Scientex to buy Johor land for RM580 million
The proposed purchase covers 503 acres in Pulai, with completion expected in the second half of 2027.
Investment & Expansion
Foreign and domestic investment, new plants, expansion plans and funding.
PTP second phase to be expedited, says Loke
The expansion is expected to lift annual container capacity to 48 million TEUs, while Carey Island and Midport would serve different cargo needs.
World Bank backs incorporating GST features into Malaysia’s SST
Input tax credits could ease tax cascading, while a broader tax base would support revenue, according to the bank’s lead economist for Malaysia.
Project proposals for 2027 total RM944 billion
The Economy Ministry received 9,955 proposals and said RM80.4 billion was required as the development expenditure ceiling for consideration.
2027 project proposals total RM944 billion
The Economy Ministry said RM80.4 billion is required for consideration as the 2027 development expenditure ceiling.
Malaysia growth forecasts raised to 5.1 per cent for 2026, 4.8 per cent for 2027
AMRO kept its 2026 inflation estimate at 2.0 per cent but lifted the 2027 projection to 2.2 per cent.
AkzoNobel agrees US$1.35 billion sale of Southeast Asian paints business
Nippon Paint will buy operations across seven markets, with AkzoNobel expecting about US$1 billion in net cash proceeds.
Airwallex plans to double Malaysian workforce in 2026
The fintech company has moved to an office that can accommodate more than 160 employees after expanding its Malaysian workforce in 2025.
Malaysia seeks wider cooperation and investment from Bahrain
Anwar said Malaysian companies were ready to use Bahrain as a gateway to the Gulf Cooperation Council market.
Budget 2027 may include special youth allocation, Anwar signals
Anwar said education expenses and support for poorer students would be addressed when the budget is presented on Oct 9.
