Targeted RON95 Subsidies A Landmark To Narrow Fiscal Deficit, Strengthen Debt -- Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- The rationalisation of RON95 subsidies marks a landmark in Malaysia’s structural reform journey, with the reduction in subsidy expenditure expected to help narrow the fiscal deficit and improve the government’s debt dynamics, said an economist.

Triple Enlit Asia 2025 Win Reaffirms TNB's Leadership In Innovation, Sustainability

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- Three awards at the prestigious Enlit Asia 2025 international conference and exhibition in Bangkok recently reaffirm Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) leadership in innovation and sustainability in the power and energy sector.

CIMB Sees Malaysia's Budget Deficit At 3.6 Pct Of GDP In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd expects a budget deficit of 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) for Malaysia in 2026, with the government revenue expanding by four per cent to RM353.3 billion in 2026.

GXBank Launches Jaguh Niaga To Boost 10,000 MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- GX Bank Bhd aims to empower 10,000 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) through its Jaguh Niaga initiative.

SG Entertech Launches Android VR Mini Platform, Eyes Southeast Asia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- SG Entertech Co Ltd, a South Korean Virtual Reality (VR) startup, has announced the global launch of Snack VR, an innovative VR mini-platform for international markets.

Budget 2026 To Prioritise Fiscal Consolidation, Reform And Good Governance - OCBC Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Budget 2026 is expected to continue focusing on modest fiscal consolidation even as external headwinds build, according to OCBC Bank. 

Low OPR Reduces Borrowing Costs, Helps People Own Homes - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Robert Walters: Malaysia To Secure RM169.2 Bln In AI, Data Centre Investments By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to secure over RM169.2 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and data centre investments by 2030, according to new research from global talent solutions partner Robert Walters.

Toyota Sold 62,246 Vehicles As Of August

SHAH ALAM, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recorded solid sales in August with 9,083 units delivered, bringing its year-to-date total to 62,246 units. 

Malaysia Has Over 4,100 EV Charging Points Nationwide -- Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has at least 4,100 electric vehicle (EV) charging points nationwide to cater to the growing demand for EVs, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

EPF Focuses On Rebuilding Savings After RM145 Bln Withdrawn - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 8 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is working to rebuild contributors' savings after RM145 billion was withdrawn through four COVID-19 related withdrawal facilities, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Mavenir Powers SETAR’s Caribbean Charging Transformation With Cloud-Native System

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, has successfully deployed its Converged Charging System (CCS) for SETAR N.V., revolutionising real-time billing and charging operations across Aruba and Bonaire.