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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) has called on the government to establish a National Digital Council in Budget 2026 to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and maintain Malaysia’s attractiveness to investors.
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By Zairina Zainudin
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) has urged the government to extend the existing tax incentives for battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the upcoming Budget 2026 to accelerate the country’s electrification goals and attract long-term investments.
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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.
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By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) hopes that the Budget 2026 will feature measures to strengthen Malaysia’s aviation industry, underscoring its role as a vital contributor to the national economy and tourism sector.
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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The postponement of European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) implementation provides short-term relief for palm oil and other commodity producers by easing immediate compliance pressures and keeping trade flows steady.
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By Niam Seet Wei
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Economists believe that Budget 2026 would not introduce any major changes in the taxation system -- especially individual and corporate taxes -- to preserve consumer and investor confidence as the United States tariffs kick in.
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By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Switzerland, which is heavily dependent on international trade, is intensifying efforts to strengthen trade and investment linkages with ASEAN, which has set its sights on becoming the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc by 2030.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The development of Malaysia’s first satellite launch pad will be privately driven, with the government acting as the regulator, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Chang Lih Kang.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Ongoing negotiations for the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be finalised by next year, are expected to strengthen business and investment relations, supporting both sides’ goals of economic growth and trade diversification.
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By Nor Baizura Basri and Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The proposal to have a dedicated secretariat for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) highlights the importance of what is the world’s largest free trade area by gross domestic product.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Digital trade is a key priority for the United Kingdom (UK), not only in its engagement with ASEAN but also as part of its global economic strategy.
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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has introduced an enhanced version of its corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, called “AEIOU for Responsible Living”.