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By Kenny Teng
BANGKOK, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its business environment, policy certainty and economic resilience to attract long-term investment, with foreign and domestic direct investments reaching record highs, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s RM83 billion development expenditure allocation under Budget 2027 offers an opportunity to strengthen the country’s economic foundations, expand business opportunities and support sustainable growth, according to Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC).
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, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah Customs has decided to discontinue the arrangement allowing Labuan-bound cargo and containers to transit through Kota Kinabalu Port for onward delivery to the island by road and ferry.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Selangor has attracted potential investment exceeding RM3 billion from four foreign investors through Letters of Intent (LOIs) facilitated by UOB Malaysia to Invest Selangor, reflecting the investors' strong interest in exploring business and growth opportunities in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 aims to strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience, support industrial transformation and enhance workforce development in the rubber glove sector, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is seen as expansionary, prioritising economic resilience while ensuring continued fiscal consolidation amid elevated external uncertainty, RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027’s targeted tax measures are expected to support business competitiveness, encourage domestic investment and strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience amid rising operating costs and global uncertainties, said tax experts.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 reflects the government's commitment to supporting economic growth while advancing fiscal consolidation, Malaysian Rating Corporation Bhd (MARC) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s approved investments rose 11.7 per cent to RM218.5 billion in the first half of 2026, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The fiscal deficit is projected to narrow to 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027, in line with the medium-term consolidation under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (Act 850), the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s trade remained resilient in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with total trade rising 22.4 per cent to RM1.795 trillion, but the country needs to strengthen supply chains and diversify its export markets and import sources to cushion future external shocks, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said.
