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KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The government is studying the possibility of utilising Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) credit through quick response (QR) code payments at tamu markets and farmers’ markets, with a decision expected to be announced in Budget 2027 if deemed sustainable, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set a more comprehensive framework to assess the performance of development financial institutions (DFIs) beginning in 2027, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, weighed by weaker crude oil and soybean oil markets.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has revised Malaysia's growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent for 2026 from an initial 4.6 per cent projection, driven by robust AI-related demand.
PUTRAJAYA, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry has projected 2027’s development expenditure at about RM58 billion, with 70 per cent of the total allocation earmarked for basic development. The proposal is yet to be submitted to the Finance Ministry (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its position in the global offshore energy value chain, with local engineering and technical teams taking on increasingly complex responsibilities in international project execution.
SANDAKAN, July 25 (Bernama) -- The National “Let's Buy Malaysian Products” Movement (JOM MALAYSIA) is expected to catalyse the promotion of Sabah-made products and brands to the international market, in line with the "local to global" aspiration, which is one of the key focuses of the Sabah Maju Jaya (SMJ) 2.0 development agenda.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade lower next week as profit-taking is likely to emerge after the recent rally despite crude oil prices remaining elevated.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The government should consider expanding electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in rural areas and introducing incentives for EV purchase in Budget 2027 that is scheduled to be tabled this October, said automotive industry practitioner Mohd Khairull Anuar Ismail.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Friday, lifted by steady energy prices, gains in rival edible oils and expectations of tighter Indonesian supplies following the implementation of the B50 biodiesel mandate.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has initiated coverage on Gas Malaysia Bhd (GMB) with a 'buy' recommendation and a target price (TP) of RM6.50 on expectations of higher gas prices and growth prospects from its planned Regasification Terminal 4 (RGT4) project.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Approved Japanese investments in Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) manufacturing sector totalled RM10.5 billion between 2021 and 2025, involving 46 projects that are expected to create 9,009 new jobs.
