Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

ALR Aims To Diversify Revenue, Ease Congestion To Accelerate Sukuk Repayment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 16 (Bernama) -- Amanat Lebuhraya Rakyat Bhd (ALR) aims to diversify its revenue stream and reduce traffic congestion in the short term to achieve greater business growth and expedite its RM5.5 billion sukuk repayment.

PNB Launches Report To Improve Livelihood Of Independent Oil Palm Smallholders

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) — Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) research arm PNB Research Institute Sdn Bhd (PNBRI) has released a report with actionable policy recommendations to guide the future of independent smallholders in Malaysia’s oil palm industry.

Consumer Credit Act 2025 To Be Gazetted By Year-end

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Act 2025 (RUUKP) is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year, providing a more comprehensive protection for consumers through the regulation of excessive charges and the enforcement of ethical debt collection practices.

Hextar Global Unit To Sell Raub Agricultural Land For RM13.75 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Hextar Global Bhd’s (HGB) indirect subsidiary, PHG Ever Fresh Plantation Sdn Bhd, through its 51 per cent-owned unit Hextar Fruits Sdn Bhd (HFSB), has signed three sale and purchase agreements with Chateau MSK Sdn Bhd to dispose of three freehold agricultural land parcels totalling 10.02 hectares in Raub, Pahang for RM13.75 million.

ASB, Legenda In Pact To Transform Scheduled Waste Management In Labuan

LABUAN, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- A strategic joint venture between Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) and Legenda Bumimas Sdn Bhd is set to transform scheduled waste management in Labuan.

New Tax Incentive Framework To Attract High-value Investments - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The government is finalising a new tax incentive framework to attract more high-value investments, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia To Start SAF Production By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to begin domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) before the end of 2025 with the start of commercial operations by Ecoceres Renewable Fuels Sdn Bhd in Tanjung Langsat, Johor, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Government Commits To Continuing Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to continuing fiscal reform initiatives, including the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS), to enhance revenue collection and review public expenditure, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

WCE Net Loss Lower At RM25.33 Mln In 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- WCE Holdings Bhd’s net loss was slightly lower at RM25.33 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026), compared to a net loss of RM25.86 million in the same period a year ago. 

Expanded SST Designed To Be Progressive, Fairer -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The government made the decision to maintain the Sales and Service Tax (SST) with an expanded scope after considering both SST and the Goods and Services Tax (GST), according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Adoption Of Digital Platforms Helped Sustain, Expand Microfinance Activities Since COVID-19 – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) — The adoption of digital platforms has not only sustained but also expanded microfinance operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Grameen Bank founder Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus.