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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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Federal Land Development Authority (FELDA), the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), and the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) will continue to safeguard over 720,000 settlers, smallholders, and their families with an allocation of nearly RM2.4 billion under Budget 2026.
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.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 8 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 must ensure that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) courses align with Malaysia’s economic priorities, such as value-added job creation in manufacturing, five-year development plans, and future-led energy transition initiatives including renewable energy.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen social protection and lift household resilience, while the investment focus will be on semiconductors, energy transition, digitalisation, startups, and the industries of tomorrow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Non-Malaysian employees holding a Visitor’s Pass (Temporary Employment) or an Employment Pass will be automatically registered as members from October 2025, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM) is calling for higher combined tax relief for education, medical, and health insurance, raising the limit from RM4,000 to RM6,000 under the upcoming Budget 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's worker productivity increased by 2.4 per cent in 2024, with value added per worker amounting to RM99,265 compared to RM96,914 in the previous year, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 6 (Bernama) -- With the 2025 budget deficit on track to meet the target of 3.8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), Budget 2026 is expected to continue fiscal consolidation, aiming to narrow the deficit to 3.6 per cent of GDP, Maybank Investment Bank (Maybank IB) said today.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) has appealed for immediate financial relief, critical support for human capital and strategic focus on market positioning for the rubber gloves industry in Budget 2026.
