Malaysia’s Growth Momentum Expected To Remain Firm In 4Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand, sustained investment activity and supportive export prospects should underpin Malaysia's fourth quarter 2026 (4Q 2026) growth momentum, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia.

Budget 2027 To Boost Malaysia’s Competitiveness In High-value Industries – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-value industries by attracting quality investments, deepening local supply chains and developing skilled talent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2027: RM83 Bln Development Expenditure Boosts Growth, Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 offers an opportunity to strengthen the country’s economic foundations, expand business opportunities and support sustainable growth, according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).

RHB Keeps Malaysia’s 2027 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.9 Pct On Supportive Budget

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained its 2027 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Malaysia at 4.9 per cent, following the tabling of Budget 2027.

Malaysia Data Centre Market Projected To Grow 33 Pct CAGR From 2025-2030 – S&P Global Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s data centre market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 33 per cent from 2025 to 2030, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Malaysia’s Economy Likely To Grow 4.7 Pct In 3Q, Supported By Domestic Demand - TA Securities

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, supported by domestic consumption, investment and manufacturing activity, according to TA Securities.

Data Centre Investors To Bear Cost Of Electricity Transmission Upgrades - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Data centre investors will be required to bear the cost of upgrading electricity transmission lines to meet their power requirements, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

CTOS Expected To Incur Higher Costs In FY2027 After Cyberattack - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Credit reporting agency CTOS Digital Bhd (CTOS) is expected to incur additional capital expenditure and operating expenditure under its 12-month post-incident programme following a cyberattack that penetrated its cloud environment, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Budget 2027: Six States Allocated RM21.26 Bln In Development Expenditure – Akmal Nasrullah

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated RM21.26 billion in development expenditure to six underdeveloped states under Budget 2027, with the distribution taking into account the different needs of each state, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Malaysia Targets Fiscal Deficit Below 3 Pct Within Two Years – Amir Hamzah

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to reduce its fiscal deficit to below three per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) within the next two years through fiscal consolidation, targeted subsidy reforms and stronger private-sector participation, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Labuan Chamber Seeks Targeted Tax Relief, Clearer Policies After Budget 2027

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Chamber of Commerce has called for targeted tax relief and clearer policies to address the island’s business challenges following the announcement of Budget 2027, particularly those affecting local producers and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

FBM KLCI Ends Morning Session Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, led by the banking and energy counters.