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.

Govt To Intensify Support For High-Value Sectors -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify its support for high-value sectors, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MTDC, Bioeconomy Corporation Drive Bio-based Innovation Via BioXCeed 2025 Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Bioeconomy Corporation have jointly organised the BioXCeed 2025 event to integrate bio-based innovation with deeptech commercialisation.

BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 To Propel Bio Entrepreneurs To Global Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The BioInnovation Launchpad 2025 programme under BioXceed 2025 is expected to produce at least 10 high-potential bio-entrepreneurs capable of achieving Bio-based Accelerator (BBA) or BioNexus status, further strengthening the national biotechnology ecosystem by 2030.

Selangor Twin Accelerator Crowns Top Startups From Deep-X And Retail-X Tracks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Twin Accelerator Programme has crowned the top startups from its two main tracks — Deep-X and Retail-X — at the programme’s final demo day here today.

Budget 2026 To Strengthen Social Protection, Build Future Industries -- Amir Hamzah

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.

Malaysia Chairs AEM, Set To Roll Out Priority Economic Deliverables

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN is all set to roll out its priority economic deliverables (PEDs) under Malaysia’s chairmanship, with the 57th ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) meeting this week pushing trade upgrades, drawing up a US$2 trillion digital economy framework and forging new regional pacts on competition, energy and technology.

Cloudflare Commits To Hiring 1,111 Interns, Offers Free Tools To US Students

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- In a bold push to support the next generation of tech talent, Cloudflare Inc announced its plan to hire 1,111 interns in 2026 and offer one year of free developer tools to students across United States (US) universities—a move designed to counter a shrinking job market for young professionals in the age of artificial intelligence (AI).

4tify Projected To Generate US$20 Mln In Bio-material Sales Starting Next Year

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 22 (Bernama) — BioNexus-status company 4tify Sdn Bhd (4tify) is projected to generate annual sales of US$20 million (RM84.2 million) starting in 2026 via the production of bio-materials for local and international distribution.

Khazanah's Role In Venture Capital Ecosystem Remains Vital, Fund Should Widen Focus On Higher Economic Multipliers Like Agri-Food Business

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.

Khazanah Welcomes PAC Recommendations, Reaffirms Commitment To Nation-Building Through Venture Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) — Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the findings and recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on its (Khazanah) past investment in FashionValet and the broader approach to domestic venture capital (VC) investments, as part of its overall mandate and mission in advancing Malaysia.

SBAN, MBAN Ink Deal To Bolster Angel Investment Ecosystem In Sarawak

KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation’s (SDEC) initiative, the Sarawak Business Angel Network (SBAN), today signed a memorandum of agreement with the Malaysian Business Angel Network (MBAN) to strengthen the angel investment ecosystem in the state.