Budget 2027: Labuan SME Association Seeks Tax Relief For Local Businesses

LABUAN, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Association of Labuan has called for the service tax exemption under Section 48 of the Service Tax Act 2018 to be applied to services performed entirely in Labuan under Budget 2027.

Women-led Enterprises Record RM229 Mln Projected Sales During WiEX@MIHAS 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Women-led enterprises achieved RM229 million in potential export sales through pre-arranged business-matching sessions and a four-day exhibition held at the Women in Export (WiEX) Pavilion @ MIHAS 2026.

Aeris Launches Next-Generation IoT eSIM Orchestrator 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a secure connectivity platform for Physical AI and Intelligent IoT, has launched its next-generation Aeris eSIM Orchestrator for the Aeris IoT Accelerator global connectivity management platform.

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)

Singapore, Malaysia To Strengthen Supply Chain Resilience, Expand Halal Cooperation

SINGAPORE, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Singapore and Malaysia have endorsed the terms of reference for the Malaysia-Singapore Supply Chain Cooperation Workgroup (SCWG), aimed at strengthening preparedness for future supply chain disruptions, said Singapore’s Energy, Trade and Industry Ministry (METI).

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.

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.

KOSA, MegazoneCloud Highlight Korean AI And Software Firms’ ASEAN Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Korea AI·Software Industry Association (KOSA) and MegazoneCloud jointly operated the "Korea Industrial AX Pavilion" at Tech Week Singapore 2026 from Sept 29 to 30.

KPMG Malaysia Calls For Targeted Input Tax Credit, Timely Refunds If GST Features Added To SST

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- A targeted input tax credit mechanism for business-to-business transactions should be considered if selected goods and services tax (GST) features are incorporated into the sales and service tax (SST) framework, said KPMG Malaysia.

GX Bank Urges Measures To Lower Borrowing Costs In Budget 2027

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government should extend targeted stamp duty exemptions for small-ticket loans disbursed by digital banks to reduce borrowing costs for small businesses and lower-income borrowers in Budget 2027.

MIDA, MINTRED Launch Sarawak Supply Chain Programme To Link Local Firms With Global Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak Government today launched the Sarawak Global Supply Chain and Sourcing Programme 2026 to strengthen industrial linkages, develop local enterprises and enhance Sarawak’s participation in regional and global supply chains.

Nanning Competition Awards Innovation And Entrepreneurship Projects, Boosts ASEAN Focus

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The ninth China·Nanning Overseas Talent Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 concluded in Nanning, awarding six first prizes, 10 second prizes, 14 third prizes, 20 excellence awards and five ASEAN Cooperation Potential Awards.