Malaysia's Natural Rubber Output Rises 9.6 Pct In August

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production increased by 9.6 per cent to 29,510 tonnes in August 2026 from 26,926 tonnes in July 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher, With Focus On Technology, Energy Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at mid-morning on Monday, as Budget 2027 remains neutral to mildly positive for Malaysian equities, with selective beneficiaries in technology and energy.

EPMB, Hebei Shichang To Set Up RM100 Mln Facility To Make Proton Fuel Tanks

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- EP Manufacturing Bhd (EPMB) has entered into a joint venture (JV) with Beijing-listed fuel systems company Hebei Shichang Auto Parts Co Ltd to set up a RM100 million manufacturing facility focused on advanced fuel tanks for Proton.

First-Home Buyers To Save On Stamp Duty With Threshold Raised To RM750,000 -- Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Juwai IQI advised first-home buyers to wait until January 2027 to sign their sales and purchase agreement if the property they intend to buy is priced between RM500,000 and RM750,000.

SkyWorld To Benefit From Earnings Growth With Bukit Jalil Project -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive about Skyworld Development Bhd’s outlook, driven by major earnings inflection point.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Positive Budget Sentiment, Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, buoyed by positive sentiment following Budget 2027 and overnight gains on Wall Street, where a rebound in technology stocks and easing oil prices offset weak US consumer sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar On Fiscal Discipline Pledge

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, supported by the government’s commitment to fiscal discipline following the tabling of Budget 2027 last Friday.

Indonesia, Egypt Push For Economic Partnership Agreement, Joint Investment Fund

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Indonesia and Egypt are pushing for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) and the establishment of a joint investment fund to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Budget 2027 Tax Relief Could Save Five Million Taxpayers Up To RM1,600 Annually — CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) – Budget 2027’s personal income tax relief measures could provide annual tax savings of up to RM1,600 for approximately five million taxpayers, supporting middle-income consumption, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Industry Leaders Applaud Budget 2027’s Bold Digital, AI Push

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s digital industry has welcomed Budget 2027 as a significant step forward in accelerating the nation’s digital transformation and artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, praising its comprehensive focus on the digital economy, infrastructure, rakyat and government.

Budget 2027 Addresses Urban Household Pressures -- SEAFIC

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) – Budget 2027 addresses the pressures faced by urban households, including the squeezed middle and lower-income groups, through measures covering wages, housing, social protection and food affordability, according to the Southeast Asian Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC).

Malaysia-Uzbekistan Bilateral Trade Hits RM430.20 Mln In First Half Of 2026

KANGAR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Bilateral trade between Malaysia and Uzbekistan reached RM430.20 million (US$108 million) in the first six months of this year, reflecting significant potential for expanding economic cooperation between the two countries.