IJM Shares Fall Despite Securing RM1.23 Bln Construction Contract In Kedah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd shares fell in early trading today despite its unit securing a RM1.23 billion construction contract in Kedah.

Budget 2027: Wage Growth Depends On Productivity, Investment - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Higher wages under Budget 2027 will require productivity gains, business investment and technology adoption to sustain competitiveness and create better jobs, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.

Budget 2027: Govt Confident Of RM510 Bln Expenditure Without Introducing New Taxes -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is confident it can spend the RM510 billion allocated in Budget 2027 without introducing any new taxes, says Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

AlphaESS, DB Energy Partner For AI Data Centre Power Project In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Alpha ESS Malaysia Sdn Bhd (AlphaESS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DB Energy Sdn Bhd to collaborate on an integrated hybrid power supply system for an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre project in Bagan Datuk, Perak.

iCents Group Secures Semiconductor Facility Project Worth RM36.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- iCents Group Holdings Bhd has secured a two-stage semiconductor wafer processing facility project in Selangor with an aggregate potential contract value of RM36.15 million, excluding sales and service tax (SST).

Budget 2027: Tax Incentives, Stamp Duty Reviewed To Support Local Shipping Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Tax incentives for Malaysian shipping companies are proposed to be reviewed to contribute to the growth of Malaysian shipping fleet and reduce dependence on foreign vessels as well as enhance the inflow of ship freight revenue into Malaysia in the long term.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Higher On Stronger Export Estimates

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Monday, supported by stronger export demand reflected in the latest October cargo surveyor estimates, said a trader.

RM2,000 Minimum Wage Agreed Upon, MSMEs Given More Time – Johan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The RM2,000 minimum wage under Budget 2027 has been agreed upon by the National Wage Consultative Council, which also comprises representatives of workers and employers.

Ringgit Up Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies On Positive Budget 2027 Sentiment

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by positive market sentiment following the Budget 2027 announcement last week, an analyst said.

Govt Working Closely With Energy Commission, TNB To Review Electricity Subsidies For 2027 - Johan

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) --The government is working closely with the Energy Commission (EC) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) to review the way forward for electricity subsidies next year, as the current 800 kilowatt-hours (kWh) monthly consumption threshold is set to expire in December 2026.

Budget 2027 Effectiveness Depends On Prompt Aid Distribution, Government Coordination – Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The effectiveness of implementing Budget 2027 depends on how promptly the government disburses aid and how well the federal government, state governments and local authorities coordinate their efforts to reduce the bureaucratic burden on businesses, said an economist.

KLIA To Conduct Full-scale Emergency Exercise On Wednesday – MAHB

SEPANG, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise, Ex Perisai Panthera 2026, on Runway 2 on Oct 14.