Budget 2027: MAA Proposes Personal Income Tax Rebate To Boost xEV Adoption, Vehicle Scrapping

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is proposing that the government provide a personal income tax rebate for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and voluntarily scrapping of old vehicles in the 2027 Budget.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies, Lower Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against major currencies but slightly lower against the US dollar, with geopolitical uncertainties supporting demand for the greenback.

TNB Navigates Rising Generation Costs Under Regulated Power Framework

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd's (TNB) role at the centre of Peninsular Malaysia's electricity system extends beyond that of a conventional profit-driven business, with tariffs, expenditure and returns governed by a regulated framework while the utility firm maintains critical power infrastructure.

Malaysian-made Notti Pet Food Aims To Expand 'Paw'-print Across Southeast Asia

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Food science nutritionist Yap Ke Yee established Notti Sdn Bhd in July 2023 to address a personal lack of nutritious pet food options in the market.

MIHAS: Pahang Eyes Major Halal Hub Status, Kuantan Port To Go Halal-Friendly

By Nor Liyana binti Zulkifli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Pahang government plans to position the state as a major halal hub in Peninsular Malaysia by branding Kuantan Port as a halal-friendly port, leveraging its integration with the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Pakistan Plans To Bring Textile, Islamic Banking Players To MIHAS 2027 - Envoy

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Pakistan plans to bring private sector players from the textile and Islamic banking sectors to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2027.

MCBA, MCAH Hold Meeting With Cambodia Commerce Ministry To Strengthen Bilateral Trade, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) and the Malaysia Chinese Assembly Hall (MCAH) held a business engagement meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Saudi Arabia's Kinza Focuses On Consumer Needs, Right Partners For Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Saudi Arabian beverage brand Kinza is not seeking to compete with established beverage giants, but is instead focused on understanding changing consumer needs and expectations as it expands into Southeast Asia.

MIHAS Records RM5.5 Bln In Sales By Fourth Day, Confident Of Hitting RM6 Bln -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Sept (Bernama) --  The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 recorded RM5.5 billion in sales as of the fourth day of the event, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Between US$4,200 And US$4,400 Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade between US$4,200 and US$4,400 per troy ounce next week, with oil prices, bond yields and the US dollar expected to influence market direction.

FBM KLCI Futures Set For Bargain Hunting Next Week On US-China Trade Truce Extension

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is expected to attract bargain-hunting interest next week, supported by the extension of the US-China trade truce by another two months.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Range-Bound Next Week Ahead Of Key US Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range against the US dollar next week as investors await key United States economic data for further clues on the direction of interest rates.