MSIA Seeks RM100 Mln Automation Allowance Limit; 200 Pct R&D Tax Deduction

Malaysia Shifts From Efficiency To Resilience Amid Global Uncertainty -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic focus has shifted from pursuing efficiency to building greater resilience as the country continues to outperform growth forecasts despite global uncertainty, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said.

13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia Celebrates Property Excellence, Industry Leaders

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The 13th PropertyGuru Asia Awards Malaysia with iProperty celebrated achievements in the country’s property sector and honoured prominent industry figures tonight, with developers and projects recognised across 62 award categories.

Rubber Prices Likely To Move Higher Next Week On Weather Concerns

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to see volatility in supply and demand next week, with prices likely to move higher before stabilising, largely depending on weather conditions, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Bargain-hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia staged a slight recovery on Friday as bargain-hunting emerged following a recent sharp sell-off, said an analyst.

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.

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.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index continued its uptrend, rising 0.33 per cent at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights.

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.