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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) plans to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors and the domestic capital market to support Malaysia’s economic priorities, subject to its investment processes, risk-return considerations and market conditions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The government plans to improve the Global Services Hub (GSH) tax incentive by implementing a preferential tax rate of five per cent on income generated from GSH activities for new companies, starting Jan 1, 2027, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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) -- Toluna Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Frédéric Charles Petit, plans to step down from the role following the appointment of his successor, as the consumer insights and market research technology company begins a planned leadership transition.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to introduce stronger incentives under Budget 2027 for environmental technologies, pollution prevention, industrial research and development, innovation, and small and medium enterprise (SME) sustainability investments.
By Iskandar Shah Mohamed
KLANG, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- GM Klang is strengthening its business ecosystem with the opening of Porcelain Inn Sdn Bhd (PISB), Klang Valley's largest outlet specialising in wedding supplies and home decor.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) 2026’s target of RM22.5 billion in potential business leads is achievable despite being much higher than the target for last year’s edition, according to Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.
GEORGE TOWN, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- PEN SJ Electronics Sdn Bhd has pledged to invest over US$70 million (US$1=RM4.08) to establish an advanced packaging materials and thermal management solutions facility in Penang, which is expected to create more than 1,000 jobs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Umios Corporation, one of the world’s largest fishery and food companies, plans to broaden its footprint in Malaysia with new investments which will expand both its human and pet food business.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Gradiant is expanding its operations in India with five new design-build contracts, the appointment of a new managing director and plans to increase its India workforce by more than 40 per cent this year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- A total of 21,391 talents have been trained in the semiconductor sector as of June 2026 through various talent development programmes conducted by higher education institutions and technical training providers, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
By Nur Faradilla Mohamad
MERSING, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Ports of Johor are close to achieving their target of handling 15 million twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) this year and are expected to break into the world’s top 10 container ports in 2026.
