Malaysia's F1 Ambition Requires More Than A Place On The Calendar

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- On qualifying day at the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 9, I took the MRT for one stop from Nicoll Highway to Promenade to reach Gate 2, shortening my journey to the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia support paddock to meet Malaysian driver Naquib Azlan.

e-Commerce Bill Can Promote Consistent Standards Across Industry - Lazada

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The new E-Commerce Bill, to be tabled in the next parliamentary sitting, can offer an opportunity to strengthen consistent standards across the industry, according to Lazada Malaysia.

Prosper Trading To Make RM6.10-A-Share Takeover Offer For United Malacca

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Prosper Trading Sdn Bhd (PTSB) and its joint ultimate offerors will make a conditional mandatory take-over offer for the remaining 52.34 per cent stake in United Malacca Bhd (UMB) at RM6.10 per share to fulfil an outstanding takeover obligation dating back to September 2024.

Tax Exemption Extension To Attract Shipping Firms To Malaysia -- Loke

PUTRAJAYA, 12 Okt (Bernama) -- A 10-year extension of income tax exemptions is expected to encourage more shipping companies to register their vessels in Malaysia rather than in other countries offering tax incentives, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said.

Government Committed To Gradually Reducing Fiscal Deficit – Treasury Sec-Gen

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to gradually reducing the fiscal deficit to three per cent in the medium term to ensure the country's financial position remains sustainable, with a target to reduce the deficit to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) by 2027.

Sconpo Strengthens Inter-agency Cooperation To Safeguard Malaysia's NPO Sector

LABUAN, Oct 12 (Bernama) --The Sub-Committee on Non-Profit Organisations (SCONPO) is strengthening inter-agency cooperation to enhance governance, safeguard public trust and protect Malaysia’s non-profit organisation (NPO) sector against terrorist financing risks.

EPF Introduces Simpanan Shariah Business Zakat Facility

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) today introduced Simpanan Shariah Business Zakat, a new facility that enables Muslim members to fulfil their zakat obligations on their Simpanan Shariah savings conveniently.

Kinergy Secures RM 47.5 Mln Data Centre Electrical Package Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Kinergy Advancement Bhd has secured a RM47.5 million subcontract job from Gamuda Engineering Sdn Bhd for a data centre (DC) electrical package.

EU Backs Malaysia’s Push To Move Up Semiconductor Value Chain Via Global Gateway

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) recognises Malaysia’s ambition to move further up the semiconductor value chain, with its Global Gateway investment initiative and the proposed Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) offering opportunities to strengthen economic cooperation between the two sides.

BPMB Entrusted With Over RM7 Bln For Strategic Initiatives Under Budget 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) has been entrusted by the government with more than RM7 billion earmarked for strategic initiatives across seven priority sectors under Budget 2027.

GSH Tax Incentives To Boost Johor's Appeal As Regional Business Hub – IIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The enhanced Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentives under Budget 2027, including the five per cent tax rate on qualifying income for eligible new companies, are expected to strengthen Johor’s appeal as a regional business hub, said Iskandar Investment Bhd (IIB).

FBM KLCI Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting, Budget 2027 Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index stayed higher at midday, supported by selective bargain hunting and optimism surrounding Budget 2027, and in line with the rebound on Wall Street.