DIC Expands Low-Solvent ECOVART Ink Rollout To Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- DIC Corporation will begin the global rollout of its ECOVART gravure ink, which requires significantly less solvent than conventional gravure inks, focusing on Japan, the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and Southeast Asia.

MATRADE Welcomes Budget 2027, RM60 Mln Allocation To Strengthen MSME Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM60 million allocation made by the government under Budget 2027 to the Malaysian External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) can help to build the capability of local companies to penetrate and diversify into export markets.

EPF Introduces Simpanan Shariah Business Zakat Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) today introduced Simpanan Shariah Business Zakat, a new facility that enables Muslim members to fulfil their zakat obligations on their Simpanan Shariah savings conveniently.

EU Backs Malaysia’s Push To Move Up Semiconductor Value Chain Via Global Gateway

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) recognises Malaysia’s ambition to move further up the semiconductor value chain, with its Global Gateway investment initiative and the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) offering opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two sides.

BPMB Entrusted With Over RM7 Bln For Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has been entrusted by the government with more than RM7 billion earmarked for strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors under Budget 2027.

GSH Tax Incentives To Boost Johor's Appeal As Regional Business Hub – IIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The enhanced Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentives under Budget 2027, including the five per cent tax rate on qualifying income for eligible new companies, are expected to strengthen Johor’s appeal as a regional business hub, said Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB).

FBM KLCI Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting, Budget 2027 Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed higher at midday, supported by selective bargain hunting and optimism surrounding Budget 2027, and in line with the rebound on Wall Street.

Malaysia To Reduce Overdependence On Semiconductors, Diversify Economic Growth Sources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government will reduce Malaysia’s risk of overdependence on the semiconductor sector by diversifying the electrical and electronics (E&E) value chain and sources of economic growth, as well as by expanding export markets.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher, With Focus On Technology, Energy Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-morning on Monday, as Budget 2027 remains neutral to mildly positive for Malaysian equities, with selective beneficiaries in technology and energy.

EPMB, Hebei Shichang To Set Up RM100 Mln Facility To Make Proton Fuel Tanks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Beijing-listed fuel systems company Hebei Shichang Auto Parts Co Ltd to set up a RM100 million manufacturing facility focused on advanced fuel tanks for Proton.

Industry Leaders Applaud Budget 2027’s Bold Digital, AI Push

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital industry has welcomed Budget 2027 as a significant step forward in accelerating the nation’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, praising its comprehensive focus on the digital economy, infrastructure, rakyat and government.

Malaysia-Uzbekistan Bilateral Trade Hits RM430.20 Mln In First Half Of 2026

KANGAR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan reached RM430.20 million (US$108 million) in the first six months of this year, reflecting significant potential for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.