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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 forms part of Malaysia’s RM430 billion five-year development allocation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026–2030 to expand productive capacity and drive higher-value economic growth, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening standards and accreditation as strategic drivers of economic competitiveness, industry confidence and global market access, according to the Department of Standards Malaysia (JSM).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Persatuan Usahawan Wawasan Wanita Malaysia (WAWASANITA) has targeted RM15 million in bilateral trade with 15 countries within six months as it moves to translate diplomatic engagement into cross-border business opportunities for its members.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Maybank Indonesia is considering the Malaysian ringgit for the next phase of its newly launched Fast Remittance service, with the country already on its list of potential destinations as the bank expands its international money transfer capabilities.
KUALA LUMPUR Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Nearly 88 per cent of manufacturing projects approved in Selangor between 2021 and June 2026 had started implementation, from construction to production, as of Oct 13, 2026, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).
PUTRAJAYA, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- BYD Sime Darby Motors is providing nine electric vehicles (EVs) to support Transport Expo Asia (TXA) 2026, allowing international delegates to experience the company’s electric mobility technology firsthand.
JELI, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is targeting the African market as a new destination to expand the country's commodity exports, with Kenya serving as the main gateway under a trade mission planned by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Chery Auto’s premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand LEPAS will hold the world premiere of its LEPAS Concept Car and unveil the Next-Generation Leopard Aesthetics design language at its first Global Elegant Lifestyle Week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (KUSKOP) will strengthen support for Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to expand into global markets through e-commerce platforms, overseas regulatory guidance and product promotion.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The government intends to implement a comprehensive approach involving all ministries and agencies to help the semiconductor sector develop more local technology and to strengthen cooperation with other countries, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to support income growth as the government presses ahead with efforts to raise wages through a tiered minimum wage structure covering semi-skilled workers and graduates, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Techsphere Summit 2026 (STS 2026) is targeting to generate a 30 per cent increase in annual investment generation compared with the 2025 edition in line with efforts to strengthen Selangor’s position as a leading technology and talent hub in Southeast Asia.
