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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 has the chance to narrow the gap between housing supply and demand, said PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's new National Strategy for Financial Literacy (NS2.0) will take a sharper, more inclusive and action-oriented approach to address today’s realities while preparing for future needs.
SINGAPORE, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence is clearly returning to Malaysia as a result of the government’s commitment to reform, cooperate, innovate, and build a stronger, more sophisticated and inclusive economy, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) has called on the government to establish a National Digital Council in Budget 2026 to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and maintain Malaysia’s attractiveness to investors.
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Bay Group Holdings Sdn Bhd (CapBay) and Ultrack Technology Sdn Bhd (TrackerHero) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to accelerate digital adoption and the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the security services sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the system used to implement the RON95 petrol subsidy under the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is secure against cyber threats, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Nearly 4,000 Malaysian companies have expanded globally through the MADANI Digital Trade (MDT) platform, enhancing their competitiveness in the global marketplace.
By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain united in upholding its principle of centrality to ensure that economic engagement with major powers does not undermine the grouping’s cohesion, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) — The European Union (EU) remains a pivotal partner in advancing ASEAN’s economic integration and resilience, underpinned by robust trade and investment flows, said ASEAN secretary-general Dr Kao Kim Hourn.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber industry’s most pressing challenge is the shortage of foreign workers in the downstream manufacturing sector, according to the Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC).
