BNM Considers Greater Risk-taking To Support Energy Transition - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is considering giving financial institutions more room to take on higher risks responsibly to support the energy transition, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

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.

GLICs, GLCs To Catalyse Domestic Economy With Additional RM120 Bln Investments - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) are stepping up their role in developing the domestic economy, backed by an additional RM120 billion under the GEAR-uP initiative over 2024-2028.

Nanning Competition Awards Innovation And Entrepreneurship Projects, Boosts ASEAN Focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ninth China·Nanning Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 concluded in Nanning, awarding six first prizes, 10 second prizes, 14 third prizes, 20 excellence awards and five ASEAN Cooperation Potential Awards.

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.

KAIYI X7 Hybrid Expands Into Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Yibin Kaiyi International Trade Co Ltd, a subsidiary of KAIYI Auto, announced the KAIYI X7 Hybrid has expanded into markets across Central Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East since its global premiere in April 2026.

BDO Malaysia Calls For Simpler Tax Rules In Budget 2027

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Audit firm BDO Malaysia has called on the government to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs in Budget 2027 to lower the cost of doing business. 

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.