ECRL Extension, Pinglu Canal Set To Enhance Regional Land-sea Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The proposed extension of the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to Rantau Panjang, Kelantan, will create new opportunities for Malaysia to strengthen regional connectivity, particularly following the opening of China's Pinglu Canal, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

MOT Seeks Tax Incentives To Encourage Local Shipbuilding, Vessel Repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Transport Ministry (MOT) has proposed tax incentives under Budget 2027 to encourage more Malaysian vessels to be built and repaired locally, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Selling In Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by selling in selected heavyweights particularly banking stocks, in line with the softer Wall Street performance.

MIHAS 2026 Sales Surge 12.0 Pct To RM6.78 Bln - MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 has delivered a strong four-day performance with total sales of RM6.78 billion -- an increase of RM730 million or 12.0 per cent from RM6.05 billion recorded in 2025.

Malaysia Eyes Six In Ten EPF Members To Hit Basic Savings Benchmark Of RM390,000 By 2030 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to have six in 10 Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members on track to reach the ‘Basic Savings’ benchmark of RM390,000 by age 60 by 2030 under the Retirement Income Adequacy (RIA) Framework.

Budget 2027 Must Enhance People’s Ability To Adapt To AI To Boost Nation’s Competitive Advantage - HR Consultant

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must undertake initiatives in Budget 2027 to accelerate the people’s ability to adapt to the dynamics of artificial intelligence (AI) rather than merely adopting it, a move which will help the country raise its competitive advantage.

Bursa Opens Lower On Wall St Weakness As Rising Oil Prices, US Bond Yields Weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index opened lower on Tuesday, tracking weaker Wall Street performance overnight as rising crude oil prices and US bond yields weighed on sentiment.

Tioman Tourism Operators Seek Better Transport, Infrastructure In Budget 2027

ROMPIN, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Tourism operators on Tioman Island hope Budget 2027 will strengthen the island’s economy and tourism industry through improved transport access and basic infrastructure to support local growth.

CPO Futures Close Mixed On Inventory Concerns, Sluggish Demand

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Monday, as concerns over rising inventories and sluggish demand were partly offset by support from rival vegetable oils and crude oil prices.

MDSIDA Urges Direct Selling Industry To Embrace Technology, Drive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) urges industry players to embrace technological transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI), to drive growth while maintaining ethical and compliance standards.

Budget 2027: Association Calls For Greater Govt Support To Drive Direct Selling Industry

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) has called for greater government allocations and initiatives to develop the direct selling industry in Malaysia in Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Perak Hopes For Funding For Water Transfer Project, School Infrastructure

IPOH, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Perak government hopes Budget 2027 will give due consideration to its request for funding for a water transfer project from the Perak River to Bukit Merah Lake, so that it can be implemented by next year.