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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s continued efforts to promote financial inclusion and raise awareness about the importance of life insurance protection through the extension of tax relief and stamp duty can encourage parents, especially young families, to plan early for their children’s financial security.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth projection for 2026 is between 4.0 and 4.5 percent, taking into account the slightly slower global economic environment, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is seen as a balanced one in its broad direction as it continues the government’s fiscal consolidation efforts through deficit reduction measures, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia's economic growth.
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By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today presented Budget 2026 totalling RM419.2 billion.
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s revenue is projected to rise 2.7 per cent to RM343.1 billion in 2026 from RM334.1 billion expected in 2025, mainly driven by tax collections, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.
2d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to expanding the Malaysian Halal Certification (SPHM) recognition, especially to empower micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the global halal industry and enhance the country’s export value chain, according to the Prime Minister's Department (PMD).
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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.
3d ago
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Finnish Innovation Fund, Sitra, sees strong potential for introducing the “Lifestyle Test” application in Malaysia, which helps users measure their carbon footprint and encourages positive and sustainable lifestyle choices.
3d ago
By Naveen Prabu Kuppusamy
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has proposed that the government extend the Perlindungan Tenang Voucher (PTV) scheme to cover motorcycles under Budget 2026, as part of efforts to improve insurance penetration and road safety.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The federal government has approved loans totalling RM24.15 billion to state governments as of Aug 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).