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.

Budget 2026: MARGMA Appeals For Immediate Financial Relief, Human Capital Support

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has appealed for immediate financial relief, critical support for human capital and strategic focus on market positioning for the rubber gloves industry in Budget 2026.

Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

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.

EU To Push Steel Union With US To Address Overcapacity — Sefcovic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) will continue discussions with the United States (US) on steel and aluminium as part of efforts to address global overcapacity that is flooding the European market, said European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic 

US Appeals Court Finds Trump's Sweeping Tariffs Unconstitutional

WASHINGTON, Aug 30 (Bernama-dpa) -- A United States (US) appeals court on Friday ruled that US President Donald Trump lacked the authority to impose sweeping tariffs on imports under a national emergency law, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

HR Minister Unlocks RM2 Bln Levy Fund For Graduate Hiring As Merdeka Gift For Employers

PETALING JAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Human Resources Minister Steven Sim Chee Keong has announced that employers can utilise up to RM2 billion from the human resources development (HRD) levy fund to hire Malaysian graduates beginning Sept 1, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, In Sync With Weaker Regional

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midday, in tandem with the weaker regional market performance, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower As US Tariffs Take Effect

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended easier today in tandem with its regional counterparts as tariffs announced earlier by the United States (US) began to take effect, said a dealer.

Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions.

FMM Seeks Swift Diplomatic And Domestic Interventions To Counter US Tariff Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to intensify its diplomatic and policy response following the United States' announcement of a 25 per cent blanket tariff on Malaysian exports.

Malaysia’s Timber Exports May Gain Edge Due To Higher US Tariffs On Competitors – FRIM Director

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the American market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

Tengku Zafrul To Visit Washington June 18 For Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz will travel to Washington, United States (US), on June 18 to resume negotiations over tariffs imposed on Malaysian goods.