Investment & Expansion
Malaysian shippers’ tax exemption extended to 2036
Ship purchase and construction loans will attract fixed stamp duty of RM2,000 for amounts up to RM100 million, and RM5,000 above that threshold.
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- Markets & Listings
Malaysia plans blockchain route for retail investment in government sukuk
The Budget 2027 initiative would allow Malaysians to choose whether their investment supports education, healthcare or social protection.
- Markets & Listings
PETRONAS dividend forecast rises to RM32 billion for 2027
The expected payout is RM5 billion or 18.5% above the 2026 estimate and would match the dividends paid in 2024 and 2025.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia’s growth forecast to ease to 4.2% to 5.2% in 2027
Private investment is projected to grow by 7.1%, with spending directed towards technology-intensive services and manufacturing.
- Markets & Listings
Malaysia to moderate borrowing in 2027 as debt reaches RM1.38 trillion
The government will focus on limiting debt accumulation, rebuilding fiscal buffers and managing borrowing costs and refinancing risks.
- Investment & Expansion
PMB Technology plans RM650 million alloy plant in Sarawak
The proposed diversification requires shareholder approval and would shift some power capacity away from silicon metal production.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Manufacturing sales reach RM185.0 billion as August growth accelerates
Electrical and electronic equipment led the increase, with sales rising 22.6 per cent, according to DOSM.
- Investment & Expansion
Unisem plans RM396 million expansion at Gopeng semiconductor plant
The second phase will add wafer-bumping and post-bump capacity to serve demand for advanced packaging in AI, data centres and high-performance computing.
- Markets & Listings
Bursa Malaysia gains at midday ahead of Budget 2027
99 Speed Mart Retail, CelcomDigi and Press Metal Aluminium contributed 4.32 points to the benchmark index’s rise.
- Investment & Expansion
Budget 2027 scheduled for tabling on Oct 9
Saifuddin expects the budget to extend the Madani government's efforts to widen prosperity and give priority to public well-being.
