Malaysia is entering a defining chapter in its digital transformation. With billion-ringgit data centre investments from global technology players such as Google, Microsoft and Nvidia, and smart city developments underway in areas like Cyberjaya, i-City and Iskandar Malaysia, the foundations for ...

Solutions: Smart city goals need infrastructure to match

What was once a rather geeky and niche area of discussion, is no longer — data centres have now entered the mainstream. Thanks to the influx of billion-dollar investments into Malaysia, we are seeing a surge of interest in data centres, the technology that powers them, and what this means for the...

Centre Stage: Boon or bane, tough conversations on data centres must happen now

Malaysian businesses are growing faster than most finance teams can effectively track.

The cost of growth: Why businesses are losing visibility of their own spending

Budget 2027: What does it mean for my wallet?

Budget 2027: What changes for my business?

US consumer sentiment slumped further in early October as the rising cost of living because of the Middle East conflict soured households' views of the economy, more bad news for President Donald Trump ahead of the Nov 3 midterm elections.

US consumer sentiment near record low as frustration over economy mounts

Tax experts said measures proposed under Budget 2027 provide targeted relief to the middle-income segment and micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) but may increase the tax load on individuals earning above RM1 million.

Tax experts see targeted relief for middle-income taxpayers in Budget 2027

Malaysia’s government-linked investment companies see a boost to Bumiputera wealth, better workers’ livelihoods and capital mobilisation from Budget 2027.

Govt investment companies expect wealth creation from Budget 2027

After four years of asking Malaysians to endure subsidy rationalisation and other painful reforms, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is now loosening the government’s purse strings as his administration nears the end of the term.

After years of fiscal consolidation, Anwar loosens purse strings with Budget 2027

Budget 2027: The big picture

A brief recap of some business news and corporate annoucements that made the headlines on Friday.

Genting, IOI Properties, PMB Technology, Press Metal, Unisem, EP Manufacturing, Astral Asia, Avangaad, Kinergy, Hektar REIT, and Ahmad Zaki

Economists and research analysts have broadly welcomed Budget 2027’s tax relief, cost-of-living support and fiscal consolidation, but cautioned that delivery, subsidy reform and the risk of fiscal slippage will determine whether its targets are met.

Economists welcome tax relief and consolidation, but flag slippage and execution risks

Semantan Estate (1952) Sdn Bhd and its liquidator have filed another suit seeking to compel the government to sell the 263.272-acre prime "Duta enclave" land in Kuala Lumpur and hand over the proceeds to the company, subject to deductions for any compensation received through separate ongoing legal proceedings.

Semantan Estate and liquidator files another suit to compel govt to sell Duta enclave land, hand over proceeds

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Two industry groups have expressed disappointment that Budget 2027 has fallen short of providing sufficient relief from rising business costs, warning that mounting operating expenses continue to squeeze profit margins and undermine the competitiveness of Malaysian businesses.

Industry groups say Budget 2027 falls short of addressing rising business costs

SELANGOR (Oct 10): Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) and Thailand-based Dusit International officially opened its latest 280-room ASAI Gamuda Cove hotel, located in Persiaran Cove Sentral Bandar Gamuda Cove in Selangor on Oct 10.&nbsp;

Gamuda Land, Dusit International officially open 280-room ASAI Gamuda Cove

(Oct 10):&nbsp;European carmaking leaders are heading to next week’s Paris Motor Show after winning some breathing room from Chinese competitors.

Europe’s troubled carmakers get China boost on way to Paris show

China’s passenger vehicle retail sales fell 24% in September from a year earlier to 1.702 million units, while new-energy vehicle sales declined 12% to 1.141 million units, according to data released by the China Passenger Car Association.

China passenger vehicle retail sales drop 24% in September

Malaysia must build its capability in quantum technology starting now, particularly in talent development, research and development (R&amp;D) and infrastructure, to ensure the country is ready to leverage this strategic technology in the future, says Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Chang Lih Kang.

Malaysia must build quantum tech capability now — Chang

(Oct 10):&nbsp;Thailand’s stock exchange will roll out revised rules from Nov&nbsp;16, including changes to short-selling and high-frequency trading, as it seeks to improve market stability, liquidity and investor confidence, according to a filing.&nbsp;

Thai bourse revises short-selling, high-frequency trading rules

The Johor government has decided to extend the closure of all schools and educational institutions in the state for five days, from Oct 12 to 16, due to the haze.

Johor extends closure of schools, educational institutions due to haze until Oct 16

The man injured after being shot by police during an incident in Petaling Jaya that went viral on Friday has 10 previous records, with drugs and a toy gun resembling a pistol were also found.&nbsp;

Police say suspect in viral PJ shooting incident has drug, criminal records

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 10): More than four million workers will benefit from the increase in the minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000 per month beginning June 2027.

Over four million workers to benefit from RM2,000 minimum wage from June 2027

Typically called into action when poor countries get mired in debt, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will be confronted this week with mounting signs of trouble in the wealthiest ones.

Rich countries are now on front lines as world’s risk map shifts

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The government has agreed to establish a Postal Fund with an initial allocation of RM150 million, expected to commence operations in the first quarter of 2027, to ensure the continuity of postal services particularly in rural, remote, and island areas.

Fahmi: Govt creates Postal Fund with initial allocation of RM150 mil

he provision of better infrastructure facilities is expected to enhance Negeri Sembilan’s attractiveness as an investment destination, in line with the ongoing development of Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0).

Budget 2027: Better infrastructure boosts Negeri Sembilan's investment, improve access — MB

(Oct 10):&nbsp;Singapore’s air quality remained at unhealthy levels ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend’s main events, as authorities said they are ready to assist Indonesia in containing fires and curbing the cross-border impact of the haze.

Singapore haze persists at unhealthy levels as F1 weekend begins

Until recently, if you took a train from Munich towards the eastern border with Austria, the chances of avoiding a collision with another locomotive relied in part on a signal station installed in 1899 when Kaiser Wilhelm II still ruled Germany.

Germany's century-old signals holding back advance of AI trains 

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 10): Malaysia and Egypt will focus on expanding trade and investment cooperation, improving flight connectivity and exploring new areas of economic collaboration at a Joint Commission meeting in the first quarter of next year.

Anwar: Malaysia, Egypt to expand trade, investment and economic cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (Samenta) has hailed Budget 2027 as an “SME Budget”, citing measures to ease cash flow pressures and lower operating costs for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Samenta hails Budget 2027 as ‘SME Budget’

(Oct 10):&nbsp;Egyptian inflation slowed for a second straight month to its lowest level since February, riding out renewed price pressures amid an escalation in the Iran war.

Egypt inflation slows again despite Iran war price pressures

Germany said on Saturday it would maintain sanctions against Russia over its war on Ukraine following US President Donald Trump's announcement that his administration had temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel.

Germany sticks to Russian sanctions despite after Trump announcement on diesel

The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has established a special team to review and re-examine corruption allegations amounting to RM350,000 involving one of its senior officers.

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