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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock
BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to achieve its US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Thailand in 2027 through improved border infrastructure, cross-border financing and trade facilitation measures under Budget 2027, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund Incorporated's (KWAP) RM750 million allocation under Budget 2027 represents a planned commercial investment for Projek Vista Kampus across six selected universities, with the investment intended to generate sustainable long-term returns for the retirement fund.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Demand for renewable energy (RE) under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) is expected to remain resilient despite the revised system access charge (SAC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor must intensify skill development for the local workforce and enhance their value-add to ensure foreign investors remain in the state, and not simply view it as a gateway to invest elsewhere.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The 123 Agreement currently being negotiated between Putrajaya and Washington is expected to pave the way for Malaysia to access nuclear technology expertise, develop local talent and strengthen its capabilities in nuclear energy development, said Atomic Energy Advisory Council of Malaysia chairman Raja Datuk Dr Abdul Aziz Raja Adnan.
LABUAN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has appointed entrepreneur Jeffrey Lim Tau Hoong as chief executive officer of its wholly owned investment subsidiary, Invest Labuan Sdn Bhd (ILSB), effective today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bhd (MBSB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have collaborated through the ‘Global Markets Unlocked Workshop’, an initiative to equip export-ready SMEs and halal businesses with the tools, connections and insights needed to expand internationally.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor state-owned conglomerate, Worldwide Holdings Bhd is positioning itself to develop Malaysia’s first nuclear power plant, aiming to be ready to make a final investment decision (FID) by 2031.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Chery Group’s LUXEED brand will put its vehicles through a global media test drive at the Guangde Proving Ground on Oct 20, as part of the 2026 Chery International User Summit.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Nexgram Holdings Bhd announced that Henry Cheang Soon Siang had emerged as a substantial shareholder, following his acquisition of 55.97 million ordinary shares, bringing his total interest to 65.97 million shares, representing 6.75 per cent of the company’s issued voting shares.
