EU Backs Malaysia’s Push To Move Up Semiconductor Value Chain Via Global Gateway

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) recognises Malaysia’s ambition to move further up the semiconductor value chain, with its Global Gateway investment initiative and the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) offering opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two sides.

BPMB Entrusted With Over RM7 Bln For Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has been entrusted by the government with more than RM7 billion earmarked for strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors under Budget 2027.

GSH Tax Incentives To Boost Johor's Appeal As Regional Business Hub – IIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The enhanced Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentives under Budget 2027, including the five per cent tax rate on qualifying income for eligible new companies, are expected to strengthen Johor’s appeal as a regional business hub, said Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB).

FBM KLCI Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting, Budget 2027 Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed higher at midday, supported by selective bargain hunting and optimism surrounding Budget 2027, and in line with the rebound on Wall Street.

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’.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Output Rises 9.6 Pct In August

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production increased by 9.6 per cent to 29,510 tonnes in August 2026 from 26,926 tonnes in July 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Genting Shares Hit Limit Down, Prompts IDSS Suspension

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd’s shares hit the limit down on Monday, prompting Bursa Malaysia to suspend the intraday short-selling (IDSS) of the stock for the rest of the day today.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher, With Focus On Technology, Energy Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-morning on Monday, as Budget 2027 remains neutral to mildly positive for Malaysian equities, with selective beneficiaries in technology and energy.

EPMB, Hebei Shichang To Set Up RM100 Mln Facility To Make Proton Fuel Tanks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Beijing-listed fuel systems company Hebei Shichang Auto Parts Co Ltd to set up a RM100 million manufacturing facility focused on advanced fuel tanks for Proton.

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.