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.

BNM Launches National Financial Literacy Strategy 2026-2030 To Drive Inclusion, Digitalisation, Accountability

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The National Strategy for Financial Literacy 2026-2030 (NS2.0) has been designed with a broader vision and stronger commitment, anchored on three complementary priorities: inclusion, digitalisation, and monitoring.

Budget 2026 Has Chance To Narrow Housing Supply And Demand Gap -- PropertyGuru

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 has the chance to narrow the gap between housing supply and demand, said PropertyGuru and iProperty Malaysia country manager Kenneth Soh. 

Stronger 2H 2025 Property Sales Expected To Balance Weak 1H -- Kenanga Research

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property sector is expected to see stronger sales in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), offsetting 1H 2025’s weaker performance, according to Kenanga Research.

Personal Loan Applicants Exceeding RM100,000 To Attend Financial Education Module - BNM

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Consumers applying for personal financing with amounts exceeding RM100,000 will need to attend and complete a financial education module, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today.

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.

Malaysia's Renewable Energy Mix Expected To Reach 31 Pct Target By December

SHAH ALAM, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to meet its renewable energy (RE) target, with RE already accounting for 30 per cent of the energy mix — close to the 31 per cent goal set for year-end, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Property Market Poised For Growth In 2026, Backed By Budget 2026, 13MP - Juwai IQI

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).

ASEAN-USTR Meeting Pivotal To Discuss New Areas Of Economic Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tomorrow’s meeting between ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and United States (US) Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, is a pivotal opportunity for both sides to discuss new areas of economic cooperation, notwithstanding the trade tensions brought on by the US tariffs.

Triple Enlit Asia 2025 Win Reaffirms TNB's Leadership In Innovation, Sustainability

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Three awards at the prestigious Enlit Asia 2025 international conference and exhibition in Bangkok recently reaffirm Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) leadership in innovation and sustainability in the power and energy sector.

Low OPR Reduces Borrowing Costs, Helps People Own Homes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Malaysia's Banking Sector Resilient Amid Trade Tension, Slower Growth - S&P Global 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings.