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.

Malaysia To Intensify Efforts To Counter Anti-Palm Oil Campaign -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Thanks to scientific findings, Malaysia has succeeded in countering Western criticism of palm oil through increased exports, especially to China and India, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

MATRADE Strengthens South-South Cooperation Through TCTP 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) — The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) continues to drive Malaysia’s South-South cooperation agenda through its role as the Training Institution for the Third Country Training Programme (TCTP) 2025: Trade Promotion for African Countries.

Budget 2026: Digital Banks Hope Targeted Subsidies, Cash Aid Channelled Via Their Platforms 

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) – Digital banks are urging the government to prioritise the distribution of targeted subsidies and cash aid in Budget 2026 through digital banking platforms, highlighting their potential to deliver a more equitable and efficient system.

CIDB, Turner & Townsend To Spotlight Construction Trends At ICTC 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia is collaborating with Turner & Townsend for the second consecutive year to bring timely and critical insights to the industry through the International Construction Transformation Conference (ICTC).

Call For Budget 2026 To Strengthen Port Waste Management Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The government should allocate funds to develop and upgrade port reception facilities (PRFs) to enhance environmental compliance under the upcoming Budget 2026, said Hexagon Synergy Group, a pioneer in PRF development in Malaysia.

ACE Market Debutant Camaroe Eyes Capacity Boost, China Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant Camaroe Bhd is setting its sights on capacity expansion and international growth, especially in China, following its successful listing.

Private Sector Should Continue Partnership With Govt To Drive Green Economy — Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The private sector needs to continue partnering with the government to co-create solutions, scale innovation, and build a competitive, green economy for Malaysia, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Digital Banks To Complement, Not Compete With Traditional Banks - KAF Digital Bank CEO

PETALING JAYA, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- Digital banks’ main purpose is to provide more options for consumers, not to compete with traditional banks, said KAF Digital Bank Bhd chief executive officer Rafiza Ghazali.

Steel Roadmap 2035 To Strengthen Malaysian Steel Manufactures Competitiveness Globally - MISIF

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035) is designed to ensure that Malaysian steel manufacturers can compete effectively with foreign producers, according to the Malaysian Iron and Steel Federation (MISIF).

MITI Calls For More Local Participation In Drone Technology Industry - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has called for more local participation in the drone technology industry.