MBSB IB Calls For Stronger Support For Small- And Medium-cap Companies In Budget 2027

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

PETALING JAYA, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Greater tax certainty for companies and stronger support for small- and medium-cap companies are among the measures that could provide further impetus to Malaysia’s capital market under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Labuan SME Association Seeks Tax Relief For Local Businesses

LABUAN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Labuan has called for the service tax exemption under Section 48 of the Service Tax Act 2018 to be applied to services performed entirely in Labuan under Budget 2027.

Women-led Enterprises Record RM229 Mln Projected Sales During WiEX@MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Women-led enterprises achieved RM229 million in potential export sales through pre-arranged business-matching sessions and a four-day exhibition held at the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion @ MIHAS 2026.

Anwar Calls For Swift Refurbishment Of RMAF Quarters At Sungai Besi Land

Malaysia Still Far From Target Of 3,000 Smart Factories By 2030 - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is still far from achieving its target of transforming 3,000 manufacturers into smart factories by 2030, with only 93 having successfully completed the transformation so far.

Manufacturers Must Speed Up Automation Adoption As Govt Cuts Foreign Workers Quota - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysian manufacturers must accelerate the adoption of automation to boost productivity and reduce their dependence on foreign labour, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

TNB Customers To Get Pro-Rata Credit In October 2026’s Bills - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) customers who use up to 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity per month will receive a pro-rata credit for the September bill adjustment, which will be credited directly to their October 2026 electricity bills.

Budget 2027: More Incentives Needed To Accelerate AI Adoption -- Pandai Education

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) – The government should provide incentives in the form of credits and tax exemptions for artificial intelligence-related companies undertaking research and development, and support data centre expansion to lure more AI technology investments to Malaysia.

Targeted Income Support For Elderly To Bolster Retirement Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should consider providing targeted income support to those aged 70 or 75 instead of introducing a universal pension at a younger age, said Axiata Group Bhd chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

Budget 2027: PIAM Calls For Tax Relief, Digital Grants To Close Insurance Protection Gaps

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has called on the government to provide tax relief for critical coverage such as business interruption insurance to improve the affordability and accessibility of insurance protection.

EPF Calls For Pension System Reforms To Secure Lifelong Retirement Income

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's pension system needs to evolve as people live longer and patterns of work change, with reforms needed to strengthen coverage, adequacy, equity and the sustainability of retirement income over a longer lifespan.

Prioritise Marine Food Security, Pollution Prevention In Budget 2027 - Expert

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been urged to recognise marine food security and marine pollution prevention as a matter of national resilience and economic priority in Budget 2027.