Economists See No Major Tax Changes In Budget 2026; Expect Wider CGT Scope

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.

US Tariffs Likely To Drive Volatility On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see volatile trading next week amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariff measures, though continued institutional buying should support a positive bias.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, On Track To Hit US$3,800 Level Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27  (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives may breach the US$3,800 mark next week, underpinned by persistent safe-haven demand and anticipation surrounding key United States labour data.

FBM KLCI Futures Set To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade range-bound next week, tracking the performance of the underlying cash market.

India Must Deepen Engagement With ASEAN Amid Strained US Ties - Analyst

By N. Kuvineshwaren

NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- India must seize the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month as an opportunity to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly in trade and economy. 

ASEAN Centrality Crucial Amid Major Power Rivalry – Tengku Zafrul

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN must remain united in upholding its principle of centrality to ensure that economic engagement with major powers does not undermine the grouping’s cohesion, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

US To Weigh Tariff Exemptions on Palm Oil, Auto And Aerospace Parts

By Nor Baizura Basri dan Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) --  The United States has agreed to consider granting tariff exemptions - specifically zero tariff rates - on several commodity products not produced in the US, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month.

eXp Realty Offers Flexibility To Agent With Expansion Into South Korea

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Independent real estate brokerage, eXp Realty has officially entered into South Korea, marking its fifth international launch of 2025 and second in Asia after Japan.

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower, Tracking Wall Street Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened weaker on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s decline, as valuation concerns outweighed strong economic data despite the United States (US) gross domestic product growth hitting a two-year high.

Ringgit Eases Versus Greenback On Firm US Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback gained momentum following stronger United States (US) economic data.

Call For RCEP Secretariat Highlights Importance Of Free Trade Area

By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.

U.S. Does Not Rule Out Further Tariffs On ASEAN Countries If Trade Deals Unfavourable To Washington – USTR

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has not ruled out imposing another round of tariffs on countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if trade negotiations fail to produce a favourable outcome for Washington.