MBSB IB Expects Malaysia's 2025 Retail Sales Growth To Moderate To 4.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s retail sales growth is expected to moderate to 4.6 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.5 per cent in 2024.

Budget 2026 To Pool, Optimise National Resources Totalling RM470 Bln - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 is pooling and optimising national resources, including government-linked investment companies (GLIC) funds, federal statutory bodies and Minister of Finance Inc (MoF Inc) companies for public expenditure totalling RM470 billion compared to RM452 billion last year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

Govt Revenue Estimated At RM343.1 BLN In 2026 -- MoF

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government's revenue collection is estimated at RM343.1 billion, driven by an improvement in both direct and indirect tax collection.

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.

Govt Allocates RM419.2 Bln In Budget 2026, Up 1.7 Pct From Revised Budget 2025 

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The government has allocated a total of RM419.2 billion under Budget 2026, representing 19.7 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Malaysia To Sustain Growth At 4-4.5 Pct Next Year Driven By Higher Demand For Semiconductors, AI Applications – MoF

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah, Kisho Kumari Sucedaram and Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – Higher exports of semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI) edge applications will be among a slew of factors sustaining Malaysia’s economic growth next year at a commendable rate of between 4.0 and 4.5 per cent – against 4.0 to 4.8 per cent this year – despite acute trade challenges, the Ministry of Finance (MoF) said today.

BMI Maintains Brent Price Forecast At US$68 Per Barrel For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its Brent crude price forecast at an annual average of US$68 per barrel for 2025 and US$67 per barrel for 2026, down from US$80 per barrel in 2024.(US$1 = RM4.21).

Plantation And Commodities Ministry Allocates RM19 Mln For Cocoa Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The Plantation and Commodities Ministry, through the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB), has allocated RM19 million from 2024 to 2026 for the Cocoa Farm Rehabilitation Project across Malaysia to enhance cultivation as a key source of the country's economy.

MTDC, Bioeconomy Corporation Drive Bio-based Innovation Via BioXCeed 2025 Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) and Bioeconomy Corporation have jointly organised the BioXCeed 2025 event to integrate bio-based innovation with deeptech commercialisation.

Boosting The Economy, Ensuring People's Well-being To Remain MADANI Govt's Priorities -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Efforts to strengthen the economy and safeguard the people’s well-being will continue to be prioritised by the MADANI Government, according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2026: Top Glove Calls For Swift Tax Refunds To Ease Cash Flow

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd is seeking to expedite tax refunds for excess payments to improve cash flow and enhance operational efficiency.