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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to continue targeted measures covering funding, incentives, ecosystem development and talent to support the technology sector, said Apex Securities Bhd.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has called on the government to remove or reduce the export cess, introduce stronger investment incentives, and enhance tax and labour policies under Budget 2027.
By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 should focus on ensuring technology investments translate into measurable gains in productivity, quality and supply chain resilience, rather than merely encouraging manufacturers to adopt new technologies, according to technology company Epicor.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may ease next week amid expectations of higher domestic palm oil inventories and softer crude oil prices, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, as concerns over rising domestic inventories continued to weigh on market sentiment.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Friday, supported by firm manufacturing activity across Europe and Asia, a dealer said.
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.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).
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).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has announced a temporary shutdown of the Songkhla Export Pipeline in Thailand following an issue identified during a routine inspection.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Singapore are exploring ways to attract third-country investors to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), further strengthening the zone as a regional investment and export hub.
By Shakir Husain
HYDERABAD, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to grow exports of higher-value palm oil products to India as vegetable oil demand remains strong in the top importing country.
