KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reinforces Malaysia’s sustainability policy direction across decarbonisation, climate resilience and social inclusion, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Corporate Malaysia should leverage the opportunities under Budget 2027 to step up investment, improve productivity and build more sustainable and competitive businesses, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd sees the consumer sector as the main beneficiary of Budget 2027, in view of the individual income tax relief that could strengthen spending power among middle-income Malaysians.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen efforts to stabilise the prices of essential goods to address concerns over rising living costs following the implementation of the RM2,000 minimum wage effective June 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd shares fell in early trading today despite its unit securing a RM1.23 billion construction contract in Kedah.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Global growth is projected to decelerate to 3.1 per cent in 2026 from 3.5 per cent in 2025 before recovering to 3.4 per cent in 2027, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Higher wages under Budget 2027 will require productivity gains, business investment and technology adoption to sustain competitiveness and create better jobs, according to CIMB Treasury and Markets Research.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Tuesday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as persistent geopolitical uncertainties and rebounding oil prices weighed on market sentiment.
By Muhammaf Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at the opening, buoyed by optimism surrounding Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government is confident it can spend the RM510 billion allocated in Budget 2027 without introducing any new taxes, says Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The government has yet to designate any location in Sabah as a living laboratory for the Low-Altitude Economy, as a comprehensive assessment is still required.
