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.

Budget 2026: Excise Duty For Cigarettes Up 2 Sen Per Stick, 10 Pct Rise For Alcohol - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said excise duties for cigarette and alcohol products will be raised effective Nov 1, 2025 under the Budget 2026.

Manufacturing Sector Sales Hits RM168.3 Bln, Up 2.7 Pct In August 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector posted sales of RM168.3 billion in August 2025, expanding by 2.7 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Top Glove Back In Black With Rm109 Mln Fy2025 Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd has returned to profitability, posting a net profit of RM109.07 million for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared with a net loss of RM64.88 million a year earlier.

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.

MATRADE Strengthens South-South Cooperation Through TCTP 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) continues to drive Malaysia’s South-South cooperation agenda through its role as the Training Institution for the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2025: Trade Promotion for African Countries.

Metta, Operator Of Chef Wan's Restaurant, Eyes Local And Overseas Expansion After Oasis Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Metta Food and Lifestyle Sdn Bhd, the operator of Chef Wan Group of Restaurants, is targeting local and international expansion following the acquisition by Oasis Harvest Corporation for RM30.8 million.

Budget 2026 To Sustain Fiscal Consolidation Momentum - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.

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.

MBSB IB Joint Lead Arranger In RM4.8 Bln Financing To Drive Weststar’s Aviation Expansion

SUBANG, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Weststar Group and MBSB Bank Bhd (MBSB) have formalised a strategic collaboration through a RM1.3 billion Islamic financing facility, which will drive Weststar’s aviation expansion. 

Budget 2026: MAA Calls For Extension Of EV Incentives

By Zairina Zainudin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the existing tax incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the upcoming Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s electrification goals and attract long-term investments.

Mizuho Bank Commits Nearly US$600 Mln To Support JS-SEZ -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Mizuho Bank (Malaysia) Bhd is committed to supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), providing nearly US$600 million (US$1=RM4.2) in financing for clients investing in the area.