Budget 2026 Underscores Govt’s Commitment To Palm Oil Industry – MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has lauded the specific allocation in Budget 2026 to the palm oil sector, which reflects the government’s recognition of the industry as a key contributor to the national economy. 

Carsome Says Long-term Automotive Roadmap Key To Sustaining Sector's Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Carsome has highlighted the need for a clear long-term automotive roadmap to sustain industry growth and investor confidence following the tabling of Budget 2026.

SAMENTA Welcomes Budget 2026 As A Positive, Pragmatic Plan For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has described Budget 2026 as a positive and pragmatic plan that recognises the critical role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in driving and sustaining Malaysia's economic growth.

PuTERA35: RM2.4 Bln Earmarked For G1-G4 Bumiputera Contractors - PM Anwar 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- A total of RM2.4 billion has been allocated specially for G1 to G4 bumiputera contractors to drive the bumiputera economic agenda through the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35).

RM230 Mln Allocated To AIM To Support Women Entrepreneurs Under Budget 2026 - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that RM230 million has been allocated to Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia (AIM) in Budget 2026 to continue providing financing for women entrepreneurs.

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.

Budget 2026: Excise Duty For Cigarettes Up 2 Sen Per Stick, 10 Pct Rise For Alcohol - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said excise duties for cigarette and alcohol products will be raised effective Nov 1, 2025 under the Budget 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday on cautious sentiment amid the weaker regional market performance, an analyst said.

Govt Continues To Strengthen Halal Industry Ecosystem - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- The halal industry ecosystem will continue to be strengthened with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) expediting halal certificate issuances and the Halal Development Corporation (HDC) continuing to promote halal compliance among companies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2026 To Strengthen Export Ecosystem, Support New Market Exploration - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will strengthen the export ecosystem and support new market exploration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Budget 2026 Allocates RM2.4 Bln For FELDA, RISDA And FELCRA - PM Anwar

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.

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.