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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government has been asked to review corporate tax reliefs especially for companies that record windfall profits but maintain a very large salary gap between top management and the lower-level employees.
NILAI, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- National motorcycle maker Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas), the local assembler of Kawasaki motorcycles, has teamed up with with Sendayan Motor Sdn Bhd for the opening of Malaysia’s 10th Kawasaki All Star 4S (Sales, Spare Parts, Showroom, Services) Centre here today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government has taken an unprecedented step by adding 20.23 hectares of Melayu reserve land in Bandar Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s continued efforts to promote financial inclusion and raise awareness about the importance of life insurance protection through the extension of tax relief and stamp duty can encourage parents, especially young families, to plan early for their children’s financial security.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as part of the Budget 2026 agenda, is expected to be finalised by end-2025 with a view to launch in 2027, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia's economic growth.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s top green technologies stage, the 15th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2025), will spotlight breakthrough energy solutions as Ktech Energy unveils advanced energy management solutions designed for local climate, grid instability, and renewable adoption.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Tenstorrent Inc., a US-based artificial intelligence (AI) startup, is planning to expand its presence in Malaysia by establishing offices in the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector saw its finest recognised at the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia, which featured 73 categories celebrating outstanding achievements in luxury residences, affordable housing, and innovative commercial developments across the nation.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Prasarana Malaysia Bhd has expressed hope that the government will continue the unlimited monthly travel pass initiative and provide strong support for the Shah Alam Line (LRT3) project in the upcoming Budget 2026.
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has proposed that the government extend the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) scheme to cover motorcycles under Budget 2026, as part of efforts to improve insurance penetration and road safety.
