Malaysia's Recognition As Global Islamic Finance Hub Reflects Ethical Foundations -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has highlighted that Malaysia is consistently recognised as a trusted global Islamic finance hub, where investors find stability, clarity, and opportunity, reflecting the country’s ethical foundations in the sector.

Corporate Tax Incentives Should Be Linked To Fair Wages, CSR - Backbenchers Club

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Regional Downturn Amid Fresh US-china Trade Spat

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in line with the regional downturn as renewed United States-China trade tensions weighed on sentiment.

Matrade Committed To Strengthening MSME Global Reach With Budget 2026 Allocations

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is committed to fully utilising the allocations announced under Budget 2026 to strengthen support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in penetrating global markets. 

Rubber Market Eases Amid US-China Trade Tension

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today as the global market sentiment was dampened by renewed fears over US-China trade tensions, said a dealer.

Budget 2026 Enhances Malaysia’s Digital Backbone For AI-powered Future -- MyIX

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Internet Exchange (MyIX) has welcomed the MADANI Budget 2026 as a decisive step to strengthen Malaysia’s digital backbone, citing the government’s emphasis on submarine cable infrastructure, nationwide connectivity, 5G expansion, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital inclusion as critical enablers of the nation’s future.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Mid-afternoon, Selling In Heavyweights

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at mid-afternoon, weighed down by selling in heavyweights led by Public Bank, CIMB Group, and MISC.

Malaysia Pavilion At Expo 2025 Osaka Showcases Early Gains Of Budget 2026 Vision -- MITI Sec Gen

From Niam Seet Wei

OSAKA, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka showcases the early results of Budget 2026’s fiscal vision, reflecting governance reform, green transition, and small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) empowerment on the global stage, says International Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) Secretary-General Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob.

Budget 2026 Marks Turning Point In Malaysia’s Fiscal Narrative – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2026 represents a clear shift in the government’s fiscal strategy, prioritising efficiency and discipline over new taxes to create spending space, according to economist Geoffrey Williams.

PM Anwar To Inaugurate 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum In Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will inaugurate the 25th ASEAN Energy Business Forum (AEBF-25) in Kuala Lumpur from Oct 15-17, 2025, under Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship.

SJPP Unlocks Nearly RM100 Bln In SME Financing Through 80 Pct Risk Guarantees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) has unlocked nearly RM100 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by guaranteeing up to 80 per cent of the risks that banks are unwilling to bear.

U Mobile Signs First 5G, 4G Wholesale Access Agreement With Eastel

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- U Mobile Sdn Bhd has signed its first 5G and 4G wholesale access agreement with Eastel, a new Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) from Anchor Communications Sdn Bhd.