MSIA Seeks RM100 Mln Automation Allowance Limit; 200 Pct R&D Tax Deduction

Refined SST System Could Create More Efficient Tax Environment – EY

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- A refined sales and services tax (SST) system incorporating measures to minimise tax cascading, broaden the tax base and strengthen compliance could help create a more neutral and efficient tax environment for businesses, according to EY Malaysia’s Tax Managing Partner Farah Rosley.

Former Factory Worker Reaping Rewards From IPR-INTAN Chilli Venture

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

KLUANG, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- Former factory worker Mohd Rosli Jumain never thought that his decision to quit his job after working for 20 years to take part in the Program Inisiatif Pendapatan Rakyat-Inisiatif Usahawan Tani (IPR-INTAN) would pay off, enabling him to earn nearly RM3,000 a month.

Budget 2027 Should Focus On Outcomes Of Technology Investments - Epicor

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should focus on ensuring technology investments translate into measurable gains in productivity, quality and supply chain resilience, rather than merely encouraging manufacturers to adopt new technologies, according to technology company Epicor.

Ringgit Expected To Gain Ground Next Week Amid Weaker US Jobs Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to strengthen against the US dollar next week, trading in the range of RM4.07 to RM4.08, as weaker-than-expected US employment data could reinforce expectations that the US Federal Reserve might skip a rate hike this month.

MBSB IB Calls For Stronger Support For Small- And Medium-cap Companies In Budget 2027

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

PETALING JAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Greater tax certainty for companies and stronger support for small- and medium-cap companies are among the measures that could provide further impetus to Malaysia’s capital market under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Labuan SME Association Seeks Tax Relief For Local Businesses

LABUAN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Labuan has called for the service tax exemption under Section 48 of the Service Tax Act 2018 to be applied to services performed entirely in Labuan under Budget 2027.

Women-led Enterprises Record RM229 Mln Projected Sales During WiEX@MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Women-led enterprises achieved RM229 million in potential export sales through pre-arranged business-matching sessions and a four-day exhibition held at the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion @ MIHAS 2026.

Anwar Calls For Swift Refurbishment Of RMAF Quarters At Sungai Besi Land

Malaysia Still Far From Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is still far from achieving its target of transforming 3,000 manufacturers into smart factories by 2030, with only 93 having successfully completed the transformation so far.

Manufacturers Must Speed Up Automation Adoption As Govt Cuts Foreign Workers Quota - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysian manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of automation to boost productivity and reduce their dependence on foreign labour, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

TNB Customers To Get Pro-Rata Credit In October 2026’s Bills - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) customers who use up to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month will receive a pro-rata credit for the September bill adjustment, which will be credited directly to their October 2026 electricity bills.