GEORGE TOWN, Oct 19 (Bernama) -- A total of 280 federal development projects in Penang, with a combined cost of RM33.22 billion, have been approved under the Second Rolling Plan (RP2) of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) for 2027.
By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-value industries by attracting quality investments, deepening local supply chains and developing skilled talent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Robotics and autonomous vehicle companies have signed four collaborations with the Selangor Information Technology & Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec) to set up and run pilot projects in Selangor.
By Hasnah Jusid
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- Local fast-food chain Marrybrown aims to open 30 new outlets nationwide by 2027 as part of its strategy to expand operations and strengthen its position in the fast-food industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The government’s planned RM83 billion development expenditure under Budget 2027 could create jobs, support small businesses, strengthen demand across key sectors and generate wider benefits for Malaysians, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a tight range with an upward bias next week, between RM4.07 and RM4.09, following Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance estimate of gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026).
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by Malaysia’s higher-than-expected advance GDP estimate for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is accelerating semiconductor design cycles by leveraging Arm Ltd’s intellectual property (IP), building on its 50-year manufacturing base to shorten development timelines and expand homegrown IP capabilities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 offers an opportunity to strengthen the country’s economic foundations, expand business opportunities and support sustainable growth, according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained its 2027 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Malaysia at 4.9 per cent, following the tabling of Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) places emphasis on efforts to strengthen industrial competitiveness and improve the capabilities of local companies through initiatives under the MADANI Budget 2027.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Pahang state government has secured 12 investment commitment agreements worth RM421 million at the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS) 2026.
