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.

Budget 2027 Strengthens Fiscal Position, Supports Long-term Growth -- MARC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reflects the government's commitment to supporting economic growth while advancing fiscal consolidation, Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) said.

Govt Introducing RM200 Mln In Easy Financing For Oil Palm Replanting

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government will introduce RM200 million in easy financing to help smallholders cover oil palm replanting costs for up to 40 hectares, with a four-year repayment deferment while waiting for the trees to bear fruit, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Approved Investments Rise To RM218.5 Bln In First Half Of 2026 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MSMEs Loan Facilities, Financing Guarantees Increased To RM57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Loan facilities and financing guarantees for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will be increased to RM57 billion in 2027 from RM50 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Global Services Hub To Enjoy 5 Pct Preferential Tax Rate From Jan 1, 2027 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government plans to improve the Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentive by implementing a preferential tax rate of five per cent on income generated from GSH activities for new companies, starting Jan 1, 2027, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.