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).

Labuan Corp Appoints Jeffrey Lim As Invest Labuan CEO

LABUAN, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Labuan Corporation (LC) has appointed entrepreneur Jeffrey Lim Tau Hoong as chief executive officer of its wholly owned investment subsidiary, Invest Labuan Sdn Bhd (ILSB), effective today.

CRESS Charges Fixed At 14 Sen/kWh For Developers, 4 Sen For Green Consumers -- EC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Eligible renewable energy developers under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) Acceleration Package (CAP) will benefit from a fixed system access charge (SAC) of 14 sen per kilowatt-hour (kWh) for 10 years, while green consumers will be subject to a separate charge of four sen/kWh.

IMF Forecasts Malaysia GDP Growth At 5.2 Pct In 2026, Moderating To 4.7 Pct In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow by 5.2 per cent in 2026 and 4.7 per cent in 2027, amid regional economic uncertainty, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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.

MBSB And HDC Collaborate To Connect Malaysian Halal SMEs To Global Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bhd (MBSB) and Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) have collaborated through the ‘Global Markets Unlocked Workshop’, an initiative to equip export-ready SMEs and halal businesses with the tools, connections and insights needed to expand internationally. 

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar Ahead Of 3Q GDP Estimates

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the weakening greenback on Thursday as investors assessed market conditions ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026) tomorrow.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Four-Day Winning Streak On Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index retreated four days of gains to close lower on Thursday, following profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks and tracking regional and Wall Street losses.

e-Commerce Bill Crucial For Healthy Digital Economy, Fair Competition -- MRCA

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The E-Commerce Bill is a crucial step toward fostering a healthy digital economy, protecting consumer interests, and upholding fair market competition, said the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA).

Budget 2027 Development Allocation Anchors 13MP Strategy -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- The RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 forms part of Malaysia’s RM430 billion five-year development allocation under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) 2026–2030 to expand productive capacity and drive higher-value economic growth, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

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).