PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Digital banks’ main purpose is to provide more options for consumers, not to compete with traditional banks, said KAF Digital Bank Bhd chief executive officer Rafiza Ghazali.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains in the session to close flat on Tuesday, as investors adopted a cautious stance ahead of domestic policy announcements and on worries over a US government shutdown, an analyst said.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will incorporate key elements of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which sets out the country’s priorities, Finance Ministry II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will serve as a fiscal and policy anchor to navigate near-term challenges, while laying the groundwork for sustainable and inclusive development, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained marginally lower at midday due to ongoing mild profit-taking in some blue-chip counters, analysts said.
By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.
GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- A coalition of civil society organisations, academics and experts has called on the government to embed bold, actionable and transformative measures on gender equality in the upcoming Budget 2026.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.21 to RM4.23 against the US dollar next week, supported by demand for the local note and key US economic data releases.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) hopes that Budget 2026 will continue supporting the development of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives, with a particular focus on scaling up MSMEs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects about RM86 billion to RM89 billion to be allocated for development expenditure in Budget 2026, aligned with the 13th Malaysia Plan’s (13MP) total allocation of RM430 billion for 2026–2030.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s property market across the board through targeted subsidies, major infrastructure investments, and growth initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
