Malaysia sets RM2,000 minimum wage for June 2027
The increase will cover over four million workers, with an exemption for MSMEs whose annual revenue falls below RM50 million.
Investment & Expansion
Foreign and domestic investment, new plants, expansion plans and funding.
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.
Malaysia tables RM459.8 billion Budget 2027 with tax relief changes
Individual tax relief will rise to RM12,000, while MSMEs will receive a one percentage point reduction in their income tax rate.
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.
Pension reform on track as retirement charges projected at RM44.6 billion in 2027
The proposed contribution-based system would cover new permanent civil service hires, but no implementation date has been specified.
Government proposes yearly pay progression and sector-specific wage floors
The Economic Outlook 2027 report prioritises labour-intensive MSMEs, which accounted for around 93.7% of establishments but 51.1% of total wages in 2022.
Malaysia forecasts 3% unemployment for 2027
Services and manufacturing are expected to account for over 80% of employment opportunities as national plans support job creation.
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.
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.
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.
