US Manufacturers Shift Sourcing From China To Malaysia Amid Tariffs -- AMCHAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- American manufacturers operating in Malaysia are reducing their reliance on inputs from China and increasingly sourcing from Malaysia following the implementation of US tariffs, said the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM). 

Targeted Income Support For Elderly To Bolster Retirement Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should consider providing targeted income support to those aged 70 or 75 instead of introducing a universal pension at a younger age, said Axiata Group Bhd chairman Tan Sri Shahril Ridza Ridzuan.

More Than 268,000 Taxpayers Submit 1.99 Bln E-invoices As At Oct 1

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- More than 268,000 taxpayers have submitted 1.99 billion e-invoices as at Oct 1, the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) said.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For September 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for September 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak was not activated because cup lump rubber’s monthly average farm gate price was above RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg).

ERS electronic Unveils Automated Panel-Level Packaging System

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- ERS electronic, a provider of thermal management solutions for semiconductor manufacturing, has introduced a fully automated panel-level packaging (PLP) system for 310×310 mm substrates, integrating temporary carrier bonding, debonding and detaping on a single platform.

AM Best Assigns B++ Financial Strength Rating To Beibu Gulf Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) to Beibu Gulf Property & Casualty Insurance Company Ltd (Beibu Gulf Insurance).

Babies Born In 2026 Expected To Live Until 75.5 On Average - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- A baby born in 2026 is expected to live until the age of 75.5, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

GLICs, GLCs To Catalyse Domestic Economy With Additional RM120 Bln Investments - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) are stepping up their role in developing the domestic economy, backed by an additional RM120 billion under the GEAR-uP initiative over 2024-2028.

BDO Malaysia Calls For Simpler Tax Rules In Budget 2027

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Audit firm BDO Malaysia has called on the government to simplify tax rules and reduce compliance costs in Budget 2027 to lower the cost of doing business. 

MDSIDA Urges Direct Selling Industry To Embrace Technology, Drive Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) – The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) urges industry players to embrace technological transformation, including artificial intelligence (AI), to drive growth while maintaining ethical and compliance standards.

Budget 2027: Association Calls For Greater Govt Support To Drive Direct Selling Industry

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Direct Selling Industry Development Association (MDSIDA) has called for greater government allocations and initiatives to develop the direct selling industry in Malaysia in Budget 2027.

Malaysia Entering More Supportive Water Investment Cycle -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is entering a more supportive water investment cycle as ageing infrastructure, high water losses and rising industrial and data centre demand, as well as greater climate variability are increasing the urgency to improve water efficiency, reliability, and resilience.