13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s ambition to build a more productive and resilient economy while ensuring that progress delivers meaningful benefits to businesses and households, according to Hong Leong Bank (HLB).
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s targeted tax measures are expected to support business competitiveness, encourage domestic investment and strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience amid rising operating costs and global uncertainties, said tax experts.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) plans to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors and the domestic capital market to support Malaysia’s economic priorities, subject to its investment processes, risk-return considerations and market conditions.
13d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within the 1,600-1,630 points range next week, with a cautious upside bias on the selective accumulation of blue chips.
13d ago
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade between US$4,160 and US$4,180 per troy ounce next week, as markets expect the US Federal Reserve to hold interest rates steady in October following weak US jobs data, an analyst said.
13d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to turn bearish next week due to profit-taking activities.
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By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to trade with a cautious upside bias next week as more attractive valuations could encourage selective bargain hunting amid fragile investor sentiment.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 announcement to raise government procurement thresholds for Bumiputera contractors in Grades G1 to G4 is an important step towards expanding their participation in the national economic value chain.
14d ago
By Nor Baizura Basri
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The 2027 Budget provides a fair and equitable share for citizens from all strata of life, despite the government navigating a tough global landscape, as it is fully cognizant of the challenges ordinary people face in their everyday lives.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) welcomes the one per cent corporate income tax reduction for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) under Budget 2027, which is expected to provide up to RM6,000 in tax savings to over 300,000 SMEs.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The measures announced in Budget 2027 will enable Malaysian companies to build capabilities, expand their market reach and pursue larger opportunities, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd.
14d ago
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday as an export duty waiver for the commodity failed to materialise in Budget 2027.