Corporate Malaysia Should Use Budget 2027 To Raise Investment, Productivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Corporate Malaysia should use the opportunities presented by Budget 2027 to step up investment, improve productivity and build more sustainable and internationally competitive businesses, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).

BBC Calls For More Structured JS-SEZ Economic Spillover Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Government Backbenchers Club (BBC) has proposed that the Economy Ministry and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) consider a more structured economic spillover plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Malaysia's F1 Ambition Requires More Than A Place On The Calendar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- On qualifying day at the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 9, I took the MRT for one stop from Nicoll Highway to Promenade to reach Gate 2, shortening my journey to the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia support paddock to meet Malaysian driver Naquib Azlan.

e-Commerce Bill Can Promote Consistent Standards Across Industry - Lazada

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The new E-Commerce Bill, to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, can offer an opportunity to strengthen consistent standards across the industry, according to Lazada Malaysia.

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.

Budget 2027: Tax, Stamp Duty Incentives To Ease Shipowners’ Financing Constraints

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s extension of the income tax exemption and fixed stamp duty rates on ship financing is expected to ease financing constraints for Malaysian shipowners facing stringent collateral requirements and mismatches between loan tenures and ships’ useful lives.

Budget 2027: Fiscal Consolidation Continues, People's Cost Of Living A Priority -- PM Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The government will continue to focus on prudent fiscal management in Budget 2027 to return benefits to the people and reduce cost-of-living pressures, especially for low-income households, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Within 1,600-1,630 Points Range Next Week With Cautious Upside Bias

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 points range next week, with a cautious upside bias on the selective accumulation of blue chips. 

DRB-Hicom Welcomes RM5 Mln Tax Deduction Incentive For AHTV Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd says the tax deduction of up to RM5 million for Malaysian automotive vendors relocating to the Automotive Hi-Tech Valley (AHTV) in Tanjong Malim, Perak, will accelerate the development of the automotive hub and strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional automotive investment destination.

Grab Aims To Raise Gig Workers' Earnings Without Affecting Fares

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Grab aims to increase the earnings of e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery partners from 2027 without affecting passenger fares under a proposed minimum earnings framework.

Microfinancing Increased To RM6.6 Bln To Boost Income Of Small Business Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Microfinancing will increase to RM6.6 billion in 2027 to help small business entrepreneurs increase their income, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.