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By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz
SINGAPORE, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based companies have committed over S$5.5 billion (S$1 = RM3.25) in investments into Johor since the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) memorandum of understanding (MoU) last year, said the republic’s Deputy Prime Minister, Gan Kim Yong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Takaful industry has united to provide iTEKAD protection to vulnerable communities, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s social finance journey and reinforcing its leadership in Islamic finance.
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.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Subang Airport Regeneration Plan (SARP) must be strategically implemented, accompanied by supporting infrastructure and public transport connectivity, said the Malaysia Institute of Transport (MiTRANS).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Thanks to scientific findings, Malaysia has succeeded in countering Western criticism of palm oil through increased exports, especially to China and India, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), and the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) will continue to safeguard over 720,000 settlers, smallholders, and their families with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion under Budget 2026.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd is seeking to expedite tax refunds for excess payments to improve cash flow and enhance operational efficiency.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) guarantees home loans covering more than 100 per cent of the house purchase price for qualified first-time buyers, giving banks greater confidence to approve applications that might otherwise be declined.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must ensure that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses align with Malaysia’s economic priorities, such as value-added job creation in manufacturing, five-year development plans, and future-led energy transition initiatives including renewable energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen social protection and lift household resilience, while the investment focus will be on semiconductors, energy transition, digitalisation, startups, and the industries of tomorrow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Non-Malaysian employees holding a Visitor’s Pass (Temporary Employment) or an Employment Pass will be automatically registered as members from October 2025, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said.
