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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 12 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 marks a decisive shift in Malaysia’s economic direction from subsidy-driven consumption to investment-driven transformation as the government pursues fiscal consolidation while sustaining growth momentum, economists said.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 outlines key initiatives that will further strengthen Malaysia's digital ecosystem and accelerate the transformation into a digitally driven and innovation-led economy, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) — The creation of SemiconStart, a new incubator programme for semiconductor startups is seen as a positive and timely initiative to help build Malaysian champions in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, said the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The proposed inclusion of Lemon Law under the Consumer Protection Act 1999, which will protect buyers from purchasing defective vehicles, is broadly positive for market confidence as it could encourage consumers to consider new automotive brands, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 reinforces the government’s commitment to strengthening tax governance and anti-leakage measures, reflecting continued efforts to enhance fiscal transparency and enforcement, said PwC Malaysia.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) welcomes the upcoming carbon tax in 2026 as a key driver for accelerating decarbonisation, particularly through carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s continued efforts to promote financial inclusion and raise awareness about the importance of life insurance protection through the extension of tax relief and stamp duty can encourage parents, especially young families, to plan early for their children’s financial security.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 11 (Bernama) -- The design of the base medical and health insurance/takaful product, which is being introduced as part of the Budget 2026 agenda, is expected to be finalised by end-2025 with a view to launch in 2027, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed to expand the existing tax deduction for listing expenses — currently set at RM1.5 million and available to technology-based companies and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) — to also include MSMEs in the energy and utilities sectors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 balances fiscal consolidation with fairness and competitiveness, according to Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) members.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is seen as a balanced one in its broad direction as it continues the government’s fiscal consolidation efforts through deficit reduction measures, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed to review tax incentives for venture capital companies (VCCs), venture capital management companies (VCMCs), and individual shareholders of VCCs to further encourage investment by VCCs.