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.

PuTERA35: RM2.4 Bln Earmarked For G1-G4 Bumiputera Contractors - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- A total of RM2.4 billion has been allocated specially for G1 to G4 bumiputera contractors to drive the bumiputera economic agenda through the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35).

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday on cautious sentiment amid the weaker regional market performance, an analyst said.

Highlights From Economic & Fiscal Outlook 2026 Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights from the Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook 2026 and Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2026 reports:  

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Ahead Of Budget 2026

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Thursday as investors were bullish ahead of the Budget 2026 announcement tomorrow, an analyst said.

Malaysia’s Top Developers Honoured At 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector saw its finest recognised at the 12th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia, which featured 73 categories celebrating outstanding achievements in luxury residences, affordable housing, and innovative commercial developments across the nation.

Matrix Concepts, Golog Ink MoU For MVV 2.0 Land Development In Negeri Sembilan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd (MCHB) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Golog Holdings Sdn Bhd to collaborate on the acquisition and development of a 250.1-hectare parcel of land in Smart County, Labu, Negeri Sembilan.

Varia Proposes To Set Up RM3 Bln Sukuk Murabahah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Varia Bhd plans to raise up to RM3 billion through the proposed issuance of Islamic medium term notes (IMTNs).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Loss Amid Weaker Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses to close marginally lower on Wednesday, mirroring the weaker regional markets amid growing concerns over a prolonged US government shutdown.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, Tracking Regional Market

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday today, tracking the weaker regional market performance amid profit-taking activities, an analyst said.