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Ringgit gains against dollar as US jobs growth falls short
US employers added 29,000 jobs in September against a consensus estimate of 90,000, while unemployment rose to 4.2 per cent.
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- Investment & Expansion
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.
- Tech & Digital Economy
MSIA proposes RM100 million automation allowance limit for Budget 2027
The association also seeks a tax deduction of 200 per cent for qualifying R&D spending, alongside incentives for reinvestment and expansion.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Semiconductor industry seeks RM100 million automation allowance limit
Budget 2027 proposals also include a 200% R&D tax deduction, revised reinvestment incentives and easier access to specialised foreign talent.
- Markets & Listings
Zetrix AI placed on negative MARCWatch over governance concerns
MARC Ratings said missing information and recent adverse developments had increased the likelihood of a rating downgrade.
- EV, Energy & Manufacturing
Opec+ poised to hold November production targets steady
August output from the group's seven core members remained roughly five million bpd below February's prewar level, according to Opec data.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
- Markets & Listings
Malaysia turns economic focus towards resilience
MIDA chairman Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz said fuel subsidy rationalisation and the Fiscal Responsibility Act had strengthened public finances.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
