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Sanjay Nair
Corporate News Editor
Covers business investment, expansion, acquisitions and partnerships in Malaysia and the region.
About Sanjay Nair
Sanjay Nair is BursaKL’s Corporate News Editor. His coverage follows how businesses grow, invest and change: new facilities, market expansion, acquisitions, joint ventures and major commercial agreements. He looks at both Malaysian companies and overseas businesses investing in Malaysia.
His stories focus on the practical details of a development, including the parties involved, the investment amount, the location and the stated timetable. He keeps announced intentions separate from completed transactions and draws on company disclosures, official investment announcements and published business reports.
What they cover
- Domestic and foreign investment in Malaysia
- Business expansion and new facilities
- Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
- Partnerships, contracts and corporate funding
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Latest stories from Sanjay Nair
- Investment & Expansion
RM5 billion relief facility top-up expected to support around 9,000 MSMEs
The Budget 2027 allocation increases the fund to RM10 billion, with RM3.8 billion already approved from its original allocation.
- Investment & Expansion
Budget 2027: BPMB financing of RM1 billion to support MSME exports
The government will also provide Matrade with RM60 million to help Malaysian companies develop their capacity for overseas expansion.
- Investment & Expansion
Government to provide RM6.6 billion in microfinancing for small businesses
AIM is to receive RM3 billion, while Bank Simpanan Nasional will provide RM1.7 billion under the Budget 2027 measures.
- Investment & Expansion
Malaysia trade rises 22.4 per cent in 1H 2026
The Ministry of Finance called for more diverse trading links and stronger domestic supply chains to limit exposure to external disruptions.
- 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.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
- 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.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
- Investment & Expansion
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.
- 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.
- Investment & Expansion
PTT Synergy and Sekatarakyat begin Pontian logistics park project
Sekata E-Logistics Park will comprise five single-storey warehouses with rainwater harvesting systems and EV charging facilities.
