Highlights From Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

PuTERA35: RM2.4 Bln Earmarked For G1-G4 Bumiputera Contractors - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- A total of RM2.4 billion has been allocated specially for G1 to G4 bumiputera contractors to drive the bumiputera economic agenda through the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35).

Govt Continues To Strengthen Halal Industry Ecosystem - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The halal industry ecosystem will continue to be strengthened with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) expediting halal certificate issuances and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) continuing to promote halal compliance among companies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

WE2025 Unveils Berjaya Food As Its Corporate Sponsor

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Food Bhd (BFood) was unveiled as the corporate sponsor for the WE2025: Future in Motion Leadership Conference, which will be held on Nov 25–26 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

UOB Malaysia Prices RM455 Mln ASEAN Green Sri Sukuk Musharakah For ECRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama)-- UOB Malaysia has successfully priced a RM455 million Islamic medium-term notes under Tranche 7 of EXSIM Capital Resources Bhd’s (ECRB) RM2 billion Sukuk Musharakah Programme, structured as an ASEAN Green SRI Sukuk Musharakah.

Maxis Gets 12-year Spectrum Assignment In 2,100MHz Band From MCMC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has announced that its spectrum assignment, following the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission’s (MCMC) offer in the 2,100 megahertz (MHz) band, carries a 12-year assignment period.

EHH Food Industry Launches New Product, Company And Cap Kunci Logo

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- EHH Food Industry Sdn Bhd has embarked on a new phase in the national food industry with the launch of its new corporate logo and a refreshed logo for its flagship brand, Cap Kunci, as part of its strategy to strengthen its position in both domestic and international food markets.

Budget 2026: MPOB Calls For Incentives To Lift Exports, Yields, Sustainability

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The palm oil industry has called for more targeted incentives and policy support under Budget 2026 to enhance export competitiveness, boost yields and productivity, and strengthen sustainability, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Lower-income Malaysians Making Financial Progress, 55 Pct Start Retirement Planning In 2025 - Ringgitplus

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Financial comparison platform RinggitPlus has reported encouraging progress among lower-income Malaysians, with a growing proportion of respondents taking steps towards achieving long-term financial security.

Personal Loan Applicants Exceeding RM100,000 To Attend Financial Education Module - BNM

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Consumers applying for personal financing with amounts exceeding RM100,000 will need to attend and complete a financial education module, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today.

SCIMS Set For December Rollout To Safeguard Supply Chains -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) — The Supply Chain Intelligent Management System (SCIMS), an initiative by the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), is set to go live in December 2025, according to MITI Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

Bermaz Auto Raises RM130 Mln In Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Bermaz Auto Bhd (BAuto) has issued a second tranche of Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTNs) worth RM130 million under its RM500 million Sukuk Wakalah programme and fully repaid a RM100 million Islamic Commercial Paper (ICP).