Budget 2027 Tax Measures To Benefit M40, Boost Investment -- PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s personal tax relief measures are expected to provide additional financial breathing room for middle-income earners (M40), while targeted incentives for businesses and investors could support investment growth, according to PwC Malaysia.

Modenas Eyes Egypt As Export Hub For Africa, Middle East By 2028

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- National motorcycle manufacturer Motosikal dan Enjin Nasional Sdn Bhd (Modenas) is exploring opportunities to enter the Egyptian market by late 2027 or 2028, with plans to position the country as a strategic export hub for its motorcycles across Africa and the Middle East.

Funding Societies: RM270 Mln Budget 2027 Allocation To Boost Sme Access To Private Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The RM270 million allocation under Budget 2027 to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs), mid-sized companies and social enterprises attract private capital through equity crowdfunding (ECF) and peer-to-peer (P2P) financing platforms will lower the cost of financing and barriers to accessing capital, according to Funding Societies Malaysia.

Malaysia, Egypt To Expand Trade, Investment And Economic Cooperation -- Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Egypt will focus on expanding trade and investment cooperation, improving flight connectivity and exploring new areas of economic collaboration at a Joint Commission meeting in the first quarter of next year.

Five Mln M40 Taxpayers Could Save Up To RM1,600 Under Budget 2027 - KPMG Malaysia

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The increase in individual tax relief, coupled with the one-percentage-point reduction in income tax rates for the middle-income group (M40) proposed in Budget 2027, could provide additional disposable income of up to RM1,600 for roughly five million taxpayers, says KPMG Malaysia.

Budget 2027: RM1.7 Bln Allocation To Strengthen BSN’s Microfinance Role

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) said the RM1.7 billion allocation announced in Budget 2027 to address the financing needs of various target groups will provide momentum for it to reinforce its position as a leading microfinance institution in Malaysia.

Budget 2027 Channels Savings Back To Rakyat, Businesses While Maintaining Fiscal Discipline – PwC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to channel savings from targeted subsidy reforms and stronger revenue collection back to the rakyat and businesses while maintaining fiscal discipline, said PwC Malaysia.

Budget 2027: Semiconductor Initiatives To Help Malaysia Move Up Value Chain

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Semiconductor-related initiatives under Budget 2027 could help Malaysia move up the global semiconductor value chain by strengthening innovation, intellectual property (IP) creation and the development of high-value technologies, said the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

ASEAN Power Grid Offers Malaysia Opportunity To Solidify Regional Energy Market Position -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN Power Grid (APG) offers Malaysia a vital opportunity to solidify its position in the regional energy market, leveraging its strategic geographical position, well-developed power infrastructure and experience in cross-border electricity trading.

TCab Tech, Sidec Explore Commercialisation Of E20 Flying Taxi

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) and CChina’sTCab Tech have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to explore commercialisation opportunities for the Chinese company’s five-seater electric flying taxi in Malaysia.

Malaysia's Stock Market Stability Supported By Transparent Govt Policies – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's stock market remains stable for now, supported by transparent government policies and a conducive environment that encourages foreign fund inflows, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Budget 2027: Penang Hopes For Good News On Penang Technology Financial Centre, 7 Projects Under RP2

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Penang hopes Budget 2027 will bring good news regarding the proposal to establish the Penang Technology Financial Centre (PTFC) in collaboration with the federal government to strengthen the state’s technology ecosystem.