System Used In BUDI95 Secure From Cyber Threats - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that the system used to implement the RON95 petrol subsidy under the Budi MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) initiative is secure against cyber threats, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Budget 2026: Policies Must Safeguard Aviation's Economic Contribution, Support RE -- IATA

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.

Budget 2026 To Incorporate Key 13MP Elements -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will incorporate key elements of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which sets out the country’s priorities, Finance Ministry II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

US Chip Tariffs On Malaysia Could Hit America, Global Supply

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.

Bursa Malaysia Marginally Higher At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on mild bargain-hunting while tracking the positive sentiment from the overnight Wall Street, said an analyst.

IATA, Industry Stakeholders Call On Governments To Expedite Release Of CORSIA-eligible Emissions Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with carbon market stakeholders, is urging governments worldwide to address the extremely limited supply of carbon credits available to airlines.

OMRON Healthcare Blood Pressure Monitor Sales Surpass 400 Million Units Globally 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- OMRON Healthcare Co Ltd, a global leader in preventive healthcare equipment, has announced that cumulative worldwide sales of its blood pressure monitors (BPMs) have exceeded 400 million units.

MITI Launches Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 To Revamp Industry

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has launched the Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035), which provides a “sequential pathway” to stabilise, restructure, and transform Malaysia’s steel industry.

ASEAN Urged To Forge Regional Steel Alliance For Greater Integration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states should forge stronger regional cooperation in the steel industry to accelerate the creation of an ASEAN integrated market, as well as overall integration.

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.

Gender Budget Group Urges Bold Gender Equality Measures In Budget 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- A coalition of civil society organisations, academics and experts has called on the government to embed bold, actionable and transformative measures on gender equality in the upcoming Budget 2026.

Batik Air To Launch Nine New Routes In December

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) — Batik Air will strengthen its regional footprint with the launch of nine new routes on Dec 8, 2025, a landmark expansion that underscores the carrier’s ambition to enhance connectivity across Malaysia and Southeast Asia.