LIAM Welcomes RM200 Mediasas Subsidy For Eligible SME Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) said the government's RM200 first-year premium subsidy under the MediAsas plan for eligible small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will help expand access to basic medical protection among workers.

Budget 2027: Resilient Economic Growth Driving Rakyat's Well-being

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027 totalling RM459.8 billion is aimed at translating resilient economic growth into tangible benefits for the people through better wages, more efficient targeted assistance, stronger fiscal discipline, and aggressive shift towards higher-value industries.

Fuel Subsidies Aim To Shield All Income Groups From Oil Price Shocks – Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government's approach of maintaining fuel subsidies for all segments of society aims to protect the public, including the middle-income group, from global oil price shocks that could drive up the cost of living, Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong said.

2027 GDP Forecast Factors In Global Uncertainties -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast of 4.2 per cent to 5.2 per cent for 2027 takes into account global uncertainties, including ongoing developments overseas, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Grab Aims To Raise Gig Workers' Earnings Without Affecting Fares

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Grab aims to increase the earnings of e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery partners from 2027 without affecting passenger fares under a proposed minimum earnings framework.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Ends Higher Against Us Dollar On Budget 2027 Fiscal Discipline

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by the government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation under Budget 2027, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Budget 2027 Provides Fresh Catalysts

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, buoyed by market optimism and sustained buying activity following the Budget 2027 announcement, which provided fresh catalysts for the market.  

BNM To Provide RM5 Bln Financial Aid To SMEs Affected By West Asia Conflict - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will provide an additional RM5 billion on top of the RM5 billion already allocated to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the West Asia conflict finance their businesses, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

JS-SEZ Attracts RM132 Bln In Investments Through June 2026 -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), which combines the strengths of Malaysia and Singapore, attracted RM132 billion in investments from 2025 through June 2026, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Microfinancing Increased To RM6.6 Bln To Boost Income Of Small Business Entrepreneurs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Microfinancing will increase to RM6.6 billion in 2027 to help small business entrepreneurs increase their income, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MATRADE Gets RM60 Mln To Build Local Companies' Capacity To Enter Overseas Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM60 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) for next year to help local companies build the capacity to enter and diversify into overseas markets.