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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's financial market is expected to remain resilient and supportive of economic activity, with the continuous role played by the banking system and capital market in meeting financing needs.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, with Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) rising 9.5 sen to hit 1,061 sen per kilogramme (kg), its highest level since May 9, 2012, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Arla Foods Ingredients will showcase three personalised clear protein shake concepts at SupplySide Global in Las Vegas from Oct 28 to 30, targeting consumers with different sports performance and recovery needs.
LABUAN, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has called for logistics to be explicitly included in the proposed Sabah Sustainable Transport Master Plan to ensure the integrated planning of transport infrastructure and supply chains.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government will provide 50 acres of strategically located land in Kuala Lumpur, valued at RM1 billion, as a new endowment to the Bumiputera Investment Foundation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and Bursa Malaysia have taken 13 key measures in the first eight months of 2026 to enhance the liquidity and efficiency of Malaysia’s capital market.
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and S.Kisho Kumari
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027, totalling RM459.8 billion, aims to turn resilient economic growth into real gains for the people with better wages, smarter targeted support, stronger fiscal discipline and a bold push towards higher-value industries.
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The federal government's financing and debt management strategy will continue to balance the need to finance national development priorities with the imperative of preserving fiscal resilience and maintaining debt sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has worked to rebuild Malaysia's fiscal resilience by bringing down the fiscal deficit from 6.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021 to 3.6 per cent in 2026, with a further reduction to 3.3 per cent expected through gradual and measured fiscal consolidation.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Federal Government has estimated Budget 2027 to be at RM459.8 billion, up 3.6 per cent from the revised 2026 allocation, equivalent to 19.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).
By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is projected to expand by a commendable 4.2-5.2 per cent in 2027, from 4.8-5.3 per cent this year, supported by sustained domestic demand, favourable labour market conditions, continued income growth and firm investment activity, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s share price rose on expectations that higher allocations for Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) and Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) under Budget 2027 could boost consumer spending at value retailers.
