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.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Weak Regional Futures, Softer Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed on Friday, influenced by weaker cues from regional rubber futures and declining crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Highlights From Economic & Fiscal Outlook 2026 Reports

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Following are the highlights from the Finance Ministry’s Economic Outlook 2026 and Fiscal Outlook and Federal Government Revenue Estimates 2026 reports:  

BUDI95 To Generate Savings, Strengthen Targeted Social Assistance -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) – The BUDI95 programme is projected to generate savings that will be directed towards strengthening targeted social assistance such as the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), ensuring fiscal resources are channelled more effectively to the vulnerable group, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

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.

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).

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Weaker Output Outlook, Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains to close higher on Thursday, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, coupled with stronger soybean oil prices, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Extends Uptrend On Return Of Chinese Buyers

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market extended yesterday’s uptrend at the close on Thursday, in tandem with regional rubber futures, following the return of Chinese buyers to the market amid steady crude oil prices, said a dealer.

SJKP Guarantees Over 100 Pct Home Financing For First-time Buyers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) guarantees home loans covering more than 100 per cent of the house purchase price for qualified first-time buyers, giving banks greater confidence to approve applications that might otherwise be declined.