13m ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The government has introduced targeted subsidies and made essential goods available at affordable prices through the Jualan Rahmah programme to cushion the impact of external risks on the people.
17m ago
By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s index extended its winning streak to four consecutive days, ending higher on Wednesday, as bargain hunting continued in banking heavyweights, with the market remaining largely in positive territory throughout the trading session.
1h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained in positive territory at mid-afternoon, supported by sustained buying interest in selected heavyweights led by transportation and logistics as well as banking stocks.
7h ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) industry is well-positioned for its next phase of growth and must continue building scale, accelerating innovation and developing differentiated capabilities to compete more effectively on the regional and global stage, according to Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).
1d ago
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is capable of achieving its fiscal deficit target of 3.3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) under Budget 2027, provided the assumptions underpinning the budget hold amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainties, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
1d ago
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).
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- BMI has maintained its forecast for Malaysia’s fiscal deficit to narrow to 3.4 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2027 from an estimated 3.6 per cent in 2026.
1d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as persistent geopolitical uncertainties and rebounding oil prices weighed on market sentiment.
2d ago
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- On qualifying day at the Singapore Grand Prix on Oct 9, I took the MRT for one stop from Nicoll Highway to Promenade to reach Gate 2, shortening my journey to the Porsche ARbox Carrera Cup Asia support paddock to meet Malaysian driver Naquib Azlan.
4d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Budget 2027 announcement to raise government procurement thresholds for Bumiputera contractors in Grades G1 to G4 is an important step towards expanding their participation in the national economic value chain.
4d ago
By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Budget 2027 totalling RM459.8 billion is aimed at translating resilient economic growth into tangible benefits for the people through better wages, more efficient targeted assistance, stronger fiscal discipline, and aggressive shift towards higher-value industries.
5d ago
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, buoyed by market optimism and sustained buying activity following the Budget 2027 announcement, which provided fresh catalysts for the market.