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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is expected to strengthen Malaysia’s property market across the board through targeted subsidies, major infrastructure investments, and growth initiatives under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).
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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has called upon fellow ASEAN member countries to embrace the spirit of mutual cooperation (gotong-royong) as a panacea to strengthen collaboration to ease escalating geopolitical tensions regionally.
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By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Japan’s presence in Southeast Asia continues to play a pivotal role in balancing great-power competition as ASEAN countries diversify their markets, making it a reliable long-term financing partner and strategic market.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.
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By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 20 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week as traders assess the global market environment.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd (Maxis), through its business-to-business (B2B) arm, Maxis Business, is showcasing solutions powered by artificial intelligence (AI) under the theme “Cities of Tomorrow Begin Today” at the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur (SCEKL) 2025 held at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd today announced financial relief measures prioritising affected micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) alongside support for individual customers in flood disaster areas nationwide.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects Budget 2026 to continue its focus to improve home ownership for first-time buyers, with incentives to include stamp duty exemptions and a Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to support the low- to middle-income group.
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KUCHING, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given his assurance that liquefied natural gas (LNG) export operations in Bintulu remain unaffected despite recent security concerns.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a 'neutral' call on the plantation sector, saying earnings are expected to stay robust into calendar year 2026 (CY26) but lacking strong upside catalysts.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices jumped following news that Doha, the capital of Qatar, was attacked by Israel, which claimed responsibility for targeting Hamas leaders.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) said there was currently no impact on its liquefied natural gas (LNG) operations and no disruptions to its supply at its LNG facilities in Bintulu, Sarawak.