Budget 2027: Tax Incentives, Stamp Duty Reviewed To Support Local Shipping Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Tax incentives for Malaysian shipping companies are proposed to be reviewed to contribute to the growth of Malaysian shipping fleet and reduce dependence on foreign vessels as well as enhance the inflow of ship freight revenue into Malaysia in the long term.

Balance Fiscal Constraints With Development -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government must balance fiscal constraints with the need to sustain national development and rakyat protection, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Budget 2027 Tax Relief Could Save Five Million Taxpayers Up To RM1,600 Annually — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) – Budget 2027’s personal income tax relief measures could provide annual tax savings of up to RM1,600 for approximately five million taxpayers, supporting middle-income consumption, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia's Financial Market To Remain Resilient, Supportive Of Economic Activity - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's financial market is expected to remain resilient and supportive of economic activity, with the continuous role played by the banking system and capital market in meeting financing needs.

Budget 2027 Estimated At RM459.8 Bln, Up 3.6 Pct From 2026 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has estimated Budget 2027 to be at RM459.8 billion, up 3.6 per cent from the revised 2026 allocation, equivalent to 19.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Malaysian Cooperatives Can Help Boost ASEAN Healthcare, Education Collaborations -- Mohamad Alamin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Collaborations between cooperatives and private companies can be expanded into sectors such as healthcare and education and serve as a model for strengthening cooperation between Malaysian cooperatives and ASEAN countries, said Deputy Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin.

Budget 2027 May See Higher Development Expenditure Allocation For Transport Subsector - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is likely to focus on a potentially higher allocation for gross development expenditure (DE) in the transportation subsector, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Higher LPPSA Financing Ceiling Seen Supporting Homeownership, Property Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The increase in the Public Sector Home Financing Board’s (LPPSA) maximum housing financing ceiling to RM1 million is expected to strengthen homeownership among civil servants and support demand in the residential property market, property experts said.

RM1 Mln LPPSA Financing Limit Could Help Reduce Unsold Houses -- REHDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- The increase in the maximum housing financing eligibility under the Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) to RM1 million from RM750,000 is expected to help reduce unsold completed residential properties, according to the Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association (REHDA) Malaysia.

Bumiputera Companies’ GDP Contribution Target To Be Reviewed -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 7 (Bernama) -- The target to increase the contribution of Bumiputera micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) from 15 per cent to potentially double by 2035 will be reviewed in greater detail at the end of this year or early next year, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.