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BBC Calls For More Structured JS-SEZ Economic Spillover Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The MADANI Government Backbenchers Club (BBC) has proposed that the Economy Ministry and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) consider a more structured economic spillover plan for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

MECD Implements Measures To Help KPF Resolve Members' Share Redemption Issue

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur and Cooperatives Development (MECD) is implementing three strategic measures under the recovery plan for Koperasi Permodalan FELDA Malaysia Bhd (KPF) to improve the cooperative’s liquidity and resolve outstanding payments for members’ share redemptions.

Tax Exemption Extension To Attract Shipping Firms To Malaysia -- Loke

PUTRAJAYA, 12 Okt (Bernama) -- A 10-year extension of income tax exemptions is expected to encourage more shipping companies to register their vessels in Malaysia rather than in other countries offering tax incentives, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

Malaysia To Reduce Overdependence On Semiconductors, Diversify Economic Growth Sources

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government will reduce Malaysia’s risk of overdependence on the semiconductor sector by diversifying the electrical and electronics (E&E) value chain and sources of economic growth, as well as by expanding export markets.

Abang Johari Unveils RM14.8 Bln Sarawak Budget For 2027 

KUCHING, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government has unveiled a RM14.84 billion budget for 2027, with the theme ‘Together Building Prosperity and Securing Our Futures’.

Balance Fiscal Constraints With Development -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government must balance fiscal constraints with the need to sustain national development and rakyat protection, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

First-Home Buyers To Save On Stamp Duty With Threshold Raised To RM750,000 -- Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Juwai IQI advised first-home buyers to wait until January 2027 to sign their sales and purchase agreement if the property they intend to buy is priced between RM500,000 and RM750,000.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Budget Sentiment, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment following Budget 2027 and overnight gains on Wall Street, where a rebound in technology stocks and easing oil prices offset weak US consumer sentiment.

Industry Leaders Applaud Budget 2027’s Bold Digital, AI Push

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital industry has welcomed Budget 2027 as a significant step forward in accelerating the nation’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, praising its comprehensive focus on the digital economy, infrastructure, rakyat and government.

Budget 2027: Tax, Stamp Duty Incentives To Ease Shipowners’ Financing Constraints

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s extension of the income tax exemption and fixed stamp duty rates on ship financing is expected to ease financing constraints for Malaysian shipowners facing stringent collateral requirements and mismatches between loan tenures and ships’ useful lives.

Budget 2027 To Strengthen Enterprises, Productivity And Household Wellbeing - HLB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to build a more productive and resilient economy while ensuring that progress delivers meaningful benefits to businesses and households, according to Hong Leong Bank (HLB).

Budget 2027 Tax Measures To Support Businesses, Boost Productivity – Experts

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s targeted tax measures are expected to support business competitiveness, encourage domestic investment and strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience amid rising operating costs and global uncertainties, said tax experts.