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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Offshore support vessel (OSV) operator Perdana Petroleum Bhd has urged the government to introduce targeted fiscal incentives in Budget 2026 to sustain Malaysia’s marine support services sector amid rising operational costs and the industry’s transition towards decarbonisation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cumulative fiscal deficit narrowed by 10.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM49.4 billion as of August 2025, keeping the government on track to meet its full-year target of RM80 billion or 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has appealed for immediate financial relief, critical support for human capital and strategic focus on market positioning for the rubber gloves industry in Budget 2026.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- UOA Development Bhd’s 60 per cent-owned subsidiary, Everise Project Sdn Bhd, has entered into three conditional sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) worth RM200 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The RAM Business Confidence Index (RAM BCI) rose to 48.4 in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, compared to 40.0 in 2Q, reflecting a notable improvement in business sentiment for the upcoming three months.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, tracking regional rubber futures’ performance and steady oil prices amid supply concerns due to the rainy season in major producing countries, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at the 22nd China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) has recorded total sales of RM376.14 million, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector is expected to see stronger sales in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), offsetting 1H 2025’s weaker performance, according to Kenanga Research.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Camaroe Bhd is setting its sights on capacity expansion and international growth, especially in China, following its successful listing.
