Malaysia Should Broaden Tax Base, Improve Subsidy Targeting To Withstand Future Shocks – IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue fiscal consolidation, broaden its tax base and improve subsidy targeting to strengthen its resilience to future economic shocks, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Malaysia Steps Up Efforts To Achieve US$30 Billion Trade Target With Thailand

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is stepping up efforts to achieve its US$30 billion bilateral trade target with Thailand in 2027 through improved border infrastructure, cross-border financing and trade facilitation measures under Budget 2027, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Malaysia, Indonesia Entities Sign Trade, Business Cooperation

JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 15 (Bernama) – Two trade and business cooperation agreements exceeding US$234,000 (RM984,000) in value were signed between Malaysian and Indonesian business entities to open up new market and investment opportunities in both countries.

Malaysia’s Economy Likely To Grow 4.7 Pct In 3Q, Supported By Domestic Demand - TA Securities

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to expand by 4.7 per cent in the third quarter of 2026, supported by domestic consumption, investment and manufacturing activity, according to TA Securities.

Malaysia To Strengthen Standards, Accreditation To Boost Economic Competitiveness

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).

WAWASANITA Targets RM15 Mln In Bilateral Trade With 15 Countries

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.

Data Centre Investors To Bear Cost Of Electricity Transmission Upgrades - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Data centre investors will be required to bear the cost of upgrading electricity transmission lines to meet their power requirements, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

BYD Sime Darby Motors Provides Nine EVs For Transport Expo Asia 2026

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.

Kenya To Be Gateway For Malaysian Commodities Into African Market

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.

KUSKOP To Empower SMEs Through Global E-commerce Support

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Continuous Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday due to continuous profit-taking after hitting a four-day high.