Highlights From Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Below are the highlights from Budget 2026, themed the Fourth MADANI Budget: People’s Budget, which was tabled by Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

E-invoicing Effective 2026, Tax Exemption For Vehicles Below RM300,000 -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The e-invoice initiative will be implemented comprehensively in 2026, along with the self-assessment system for stamp duty to foster tax compliance, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2026: Excise Duty For Cigarettes Up 2 Sen Per Stick, 10 Pct Rise For Alcohol - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said excise duties for cigarette and alcohol products will be raised effective Nov 1, 2025 under the Budget 2026.

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.

LIAM Seeks Higher Combined Tax Relief In Budget 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is calling for higher combined tax relief for education, medical, and health insurance, raising the limit from RM4,000 to RM6,000 under the upcoming Budget 2026.

Budget 2026 Must Balance Fiscal Discipline And Sustainable Growth To Ensure Banking Sector Resilience

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must strike the right balance between fiscal consolidation and growth-supportive measures to ensure resilience in the banking sector and the broader economy, said RHB Banking Group.

SC Targets RM2 Bln In Single Family Office AUM By 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) – The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is targeting RM2 billion in assets under management (AUM) by the end of 2026 under the Single Family Office (SFO) Incentive Scheme, after receiving 30 Expressions of Interest since the scheme was launched in September 2024.

Budget 2026: MSIA Seeks Strategic Push For 'Made By Malaysia' Initiative

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) hopes Budget 2026 will include a strategic announcement to fund key initiatives that support the “Made by Malaysia” agenda.

Budget 2026 To Reinforce Govt Commitment To Strengthen Fiscal Space - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will reinforce the government’s commitment to strengthening fiscal space, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) today.

Budget 2026: MPRC Seeks Stronger SME Support In OGSE Industry

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Petroleum Resources Corporation (MPRC) hopes that Budget 2026 will reinforce support for the Oil and Gas Services and Equipment (OGSE) Industry Blueprint 2021-2030 Mid-Term Review (MTR).

ACE Market Debutant Camaroe Eyes Capacity Boost, China Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Camaroe Bhd is setting its sights on capacity expansion and international growth, especially in China, following its successful listing.