Govt To Galvanise RM470 Bln Resources In Budget 2026 To Fortify Economy Against Global Shocks - PM Anwar

By Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail, Niam Seet Wei and Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has galvanised RM470 billion resources in Budget 2026, prioritising economic resilience and expanded support for small businesses to future-proof the economy amid persistent global uncertainties and regional headwinds and also goes hard on enforcement to prevent economic leakages.

Federal Govt Revenue Seen Rising 2.7 Pct To Rm343.1 Bln In 2026 -- MOF

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s revenue is projected to rise 2.7 per cent to RM343.1 billion in 2026 from RM334.1 billion expected in 2025, mainly driven by tax collections, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.

Malaysian Economy To Grow 4.0-4.5 Pct In 2026 - PM Anwar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The Malaysian economy is expected to experience moderate growth of four to 4.5 per cent in 2026 compared to 2025 on the back of a challenging global landscape, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Manufacturing Sector Sales Hits RM168.3 Bln, Up 2.7 Pct In August 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector posted sales of RM168.3 billion in August 2025, expanding by 2.7 per cent, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's IPI Expands 4.9 Pct In August 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded by 4.9 per cent year-on-year in August 2025, supported by the relatively stable performance of the mining sector, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ktech Energy Powers IGEM 2025 With Smart Energy For Malaysia’s Net-Zero Push

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s top green technologies stage, the 15th International Greentech & Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM 2025), will spotlight breakthrough energy solutions as Ktech Energy unveils advanced energy management solutions designed for local climate, grid instability, and renewable adoption.

SMEs Must Embrace Emerging Technologies To Strengthen Position In Global Supply Chain- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must embrace emerging technologies to strengthen their position in the global supply chain, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Indonesia’s Non-Life Insurance Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its outlook on Indonesia’s non-life insurance segment at stable, citing resilient growth prospects, ongoing regulatory refinements and robust investment returns.

Finland's Solar Foods Inspires Global Shift In Sustainable Food Production

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

HELSINKI, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Finland’s Solar Foods hopes its innovative approach in producing Solein, a protein “made out of thin air,” by way of gas fermentation, will inspire other nations to adopt more sustainable methods in food production.

MoF: Federal Govt Approves RM24.15 Bln In Loans To State Govts As Of Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- The federal government has approved loans totalling RM24.15 billion to state governments as of Aug 31, 2025, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Motor, Fire Segments Fuel Growth In Malaysia’s General Insurance Industry - PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s general insurance industry grew 4.0 per cent year-on-year in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), with gross written premiums (GWP) rising to RM12.3 billion from RM11.8 billion, driven mainly by the motor and fire segments, according to the General Insurance Association of Malaysia (PIAM).

MATRADE Strengthens South-South Cooperation Through TCTP 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) continues to drive Malaysia’s South-South cooperation agenda through its role as the Training Institution for the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2025: Trade Promotion for African Countries.