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GEORGE TOWN, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM2.3 billion in approved investments in the medical technology (MedTech) sector from 2021 to the first quarter of 2026, involving 40 projects and creating nearly 4,500 jobs, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The Supply Bill 2027 (Budget 2027) will be tabled for the second reading in the Dewan Rakyat this Friday at 3.30 pm.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, tracking regional markets after Wall Street’s positive performance overnight, led by megacap technology shares on solid artificial intelligence (AI) investment and earnings momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The development of Carey Island and Midport will not affect the Port of Tanjung Pelepas’ (PTP) role, as each port has its own specialisation and distinct development concept, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The financial sector has prevented approximately RM1.9 billion in attempted fraudulent transactions in the first half of 2026, surpassing the RM1.2 billion prevented throughout 2025.
By Yeoh Cheng Guan
Partner, Indirect Tax, Ernst & Young Tax Consultants Sdn Bhd
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- As Budget 2027 approaches, discussions on Malaysia’s indirect tax landscape are once again taking centre stage.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- The banking industry and PayNet are working towards introducing industry-wide fraud alert capabilities, with pilot testing involving selected banks targeted for the first half (1H) of 2027.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, in sync with Wall Street's positive overnight momentum, as muted oil prices following a recovery in West Asia crude exports offset a continued sell-off in US Treasuries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd said it has submitted a proposed solution to the government to address its outstanding remittances for consideration.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has received 9,955 new and extension project proposals totalling RM944 billion for 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU), which recently became an agency under the Prime Minister’s Department, had the opportunity to get Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s views on its priorities in strengthening bumiputera economic development during a meeting today.
Oleh Mikhail Raj Abdullah
KUALALUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- A dedicated artificial intelligence (AI) technology scheme should be introduced to train and upskill the country’s manpower so as to fully understand, apply and use AI across almost all professions in Malaysia.
