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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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KOTA KINABALU, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is formulating the Malaysia Blue Economy Blueprint, a comprehensive framework to harmonise policies, strategies and investments across sectors linked to oceans and coasts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Nearly 4,000 Malaysian companies have expanded globally through the MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform, enhancing their competitiveness in the global marketplace.
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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.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- United States President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are keen to witness the signing of a reciprocal trade agreement between their countries during Malaysia’s chairmanship of the 47th ASEAN Summit here in late October.
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SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to meet its renewable energy (RE) target, with RE already accounting for 30 per cent of the energy mix — close to the 31 per cent goal set for year-end, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim stressed the strategic importance of finalising the ongoing Reciprocal Trade Agreement with the United States (US), saying it would help guide policy and business planning for both countries.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The 4th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Ministers’ Meeting will discuss ways to improve trade flows in the region on the fourth day of the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ Meeting (AEM) and Related Meetings today.