Budget 2027: MAA Proposes Personal Income Tax Rebate To Boost xEV Adoption, Vehicle Scrapping

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is proposing that the government provide a personal income tax rebate for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and voluntarily scrapping of old vehicles in the 2027 Budget.

MCBA, MCAH Hold Meeting With Cambodia Commerce Ministry To Strengthen Bilateral Trade, Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Cambodia Business Association (MCBA) and the Malaysia Chinese Assembly Hall (MCAH) held a business engagement meeting with Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce to strengthen bilateral trade and investment cooperation.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Between US$4,200 And US$4,400 Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade between US$4,200 and US$4,400 per troy ounce next week, with oil prices, bond yields and the US dollar expected to influence market direction.

Rubber Market Expected To Stay Volatile Next Week Amid Bad Weather Forecast

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain volatile next week amid bad weather conditions and ongoing geopolitical tensions, said industry expert Denis Low.

MIHAS 2026 A Practical Platform To Connect Malaysian, Chinese Entrepreneurs -- MEEDC

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ongoing Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 is a practical platform to connect Malaysian and Chinese entrepreneurs, with durian-based products from Perak seen as having the greatest potential to tap into the China market.

Gold Futures Snap Four-day Losing Streak To Close Higher On Better COMEX Performance

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday, snapping four consecutive days of losses, buoyed by a better performance on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Noraini To Lead Official Mission To India, Strengthening Palm Oil Ties

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad will lead an official mission to India from Sept 27 to Oct 1, 2026, to strengthen Malaysia’s engagement with the Indian market.

Budget 2027: LIAM Calls For 8 Pct Service Tax Exemption, Review Of Reinsurers’ Tax Treatment

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) --  The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027.

ACC Expands SME Training Across ASEAN To Boost China Market Access

BEIJING, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN-China Centre (ACC) is expanding its training programmes across ASEAN to help small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter the China market, with a focus on free trade agreements (FTAs), customs procedures and cross-border e-commerce.

Gold Futures Close Lower Due To Stronger US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as a stronger US dollar continued to weigh on the precious metal.

Sabah Exercises Full Sovereignty Over Carbon Projects, State Revenue - Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Sabah will exercise full sovereignty over the development of its carbon projects and the collection of state revenues, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Datuk Seri Arthur Joseph Kurup.

Scaling Clean Power Depends On The Readiness Of The Wider Energy System To Support IT - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- As demand from customers and industries continues to grow, cleaner generation must progress alongside a smarter and more efficient grid, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) Chief Strategy and Ventures Officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.