Budget 2027: PIAM Calls For Tax Relief, Digital Grants To Close Insurance Protection Gaps

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM) has called on the government to provide tax relief for critical coverage such as business interruption insurance to improve the affordability and accessibility of insurance protection.

European Football Clubs Should Consider Academy Investments In Malaysia - Jaap Stam

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Major European football clubs should consider investing directly in Malaysia by establishing their own academies, said former Manchester United defender Jaap Stam.

EMGA Arranges 100 Mln Euros Facility For Brazil’s BTG Pactual

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Emerging Markets Global Advisory LLP (EMGA) has arranged a 100 million euros debt financing facility for Brazil-based BTG Pactual, supporting the bank’s expansion of sustainable and impact-orientated financing initiatives in Brazil. (1 Euro = RM4.62)

EPF Calls For Pension System Reforms To Secure Lifelong Retirement Income

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's pension system needs to evolve as people live longer and patterns of work change, with reforms needed to strengthen coverage, adequacy, equity and the sustainability of retirement income over a longer lifespan.

Malaysia, Singapore Can Work Together To Boost Intra-ASEAN Trade - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore can collaborate to enhance business connectivity within ASEAN and boost intra-ASEAN trade by leveraging their strengths in supply chains, the digital economy, and key industries.

MAG To Acquire Airbus' Sepang Aircraft Engineering

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Airbus to acquire the latter’s wholly-owned subsidiary Sepang Aircraft Engineering (SAE).

Umios, Wah Kong Complete Malaysia Pet Food JV

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Umios Corporation and Wah Kong Corporation have completed the establishment of a strategic joint venture (JV) centred on Pet World International Sdn Bhd (PWI), a major Malaysian pet food company.

DNB Completes RM5.2 Bln Islamic Financing, Marking Next Phase Of Dual 5G Growth Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Digital Nasional Bhd (DNB) has completed a RM5.2 billion syndicated Islamic term financing exercise, marking a significant step in its transition to the next phase of its dual 5G network framework.

AHB Maintains Five Sen Per Unit Income Distribution For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) has maintained its income distribution at five sen per unit for the financial year ended Sept 30, 2026 (FY2026), benefiting over 82,000 unitholders.

Going Asset Management Wins APAC Relative Value Award

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Going International Asset Management Limited (Going Asset Management) has secured the Relative Value Award at the With Intelligence Hedge Fund Performance Awards | APAC 2026, reinforcing the investment manager’s growing recognition within the Asia-Pacific (APAC) hedge fund industry.

Going Asset Management Highlights AI Edge In Quantitative Investing

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Going International Asset Management Limited (Going Asset Management) is highlighting the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and high-performance computing in its investment strategy after its Going Investment Fund SPC - Going Algo SP2 won the Relative Value Award at the With Intelligence Hedge Fund Performance Awards | APAC 2026.

Budget 2027: NASH Calls For Stronger Oil Palm Replanting, Financing Support

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The National Association of Smallholders Malaysia (NASH) has called on the government to strengthen replanting programmes, enhance smallholder productivity and expand access to financing for the palm oil and rubber sectors under Budget 2027.