Budget 2026 marks Malaysia’s first national budget under the 13th Malaysia Plan (RMK13) which identifies planetary health as a key development priority.

Budget 2026: Nature deserves a louder voice

A smaller deficit in Budget 2026 and benign inflation outlook will be positive for Malaysian government bond prices, said DBS.

Budget 2026 will be positive for government bonds, says DBS

Malaysia’s Budget 2026, with a total expenditure of RM419.2 billion, marks a strategic shift from a focus on "big-ticket" construction mega-projects to nurturing "big ideas" in technology, energy transition, and rakyat well-being, according to Kenanga Research.

Budget 2026 pivots to 'big ideas' in AI, energy, and tech, shifting focus from mega-projects — Kenanga Research

Malaysia’s fiscal consolidation remains on track, but rating agencies have flagged that the country’s progress is being driven more by spending cuts than stronger revenue growth.

Malaysia commits to fiscal consolidation but relies more on spending cuts than revenue growth, say rating agencies

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Full Budget 2026 speech

Malaysia is getting a smaller-than-expected Budget 2026 as the government eschews megaprojects amid efforts to rein in overspending at a time of falling oil prices.

Malaysia rolls out smaller-than-expected budget, turns to state enterprises to work around fiscal constraints

Government-linked investment companies (GLICs) will boost public spending by at least RM30 billion in 2026 through the Government-Linked Companies Empowerment and Reform (GEAR-uP) programme, helping to drive national growth.

GLICs ready to rise to the challenge of backing national growth

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Government finances, outlook


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Highlights of Budget 2026

The Galen Centre for Health and Social Policy has welcomed Budget 2026 measures to revise general practitioner consultation fees to a maximum of RM80 and increase on-call duty allowances to 40% in support of government doctors.

Galen Centre says Budget 2026 leaves critical gaps in healthcare reforms

Malaysia’s bankers praise Budget 2026 for boosting economic growth, promoting fiscal discipline, supporting small businesses, encouraging regional cooperation, and advancing sustainability to strengthen the economy.

Bankers commend Budget 2026 for boosting growth, fiscal discipline, SME support, sustainability

Soh Lian Seng
Head of tax at KPMG in Malaysia
President of the Chartered Tax Institute Of Malaysia

Tax experts' immediate reaction to Budget 2026

Budget 2026, which was tabled by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday, Oct 10, drew a mixed but measured response from property consultants, noting its focus on regional growth and targeted stimulus.

Property consultants call Budget 2026 balanced yet muted for the industry

Budget 2026 offers limited relief and incentives for Malaysia's manufacturing sector at a time of rising cost pressures, an industry association said.

Manufacturers say industry relief is missing in Budget 2026 amid rising cost pressures

The government has ramped up infrastructure spending for East Malaysia under Budget 2026 as it intensifies efforts to narrow the regional development gap and strengthen national connectivity.

Higher infrastructure funding for East Malaysia under Budget 2026, focus on nationwide connectivity

Oil fell after President Donald Trump said the US would not attack Iran ahead of November’s midterm elections. West Texas Intermediate dropped toward US$91 barrel after climbing 3.6% on Thursday, while Brent closed above US$104

Oil declines after Trump says no Iran attacks before midterm

Asian tech stocks are set to come under pressure, tracking a selloff in US chipmakers as speculation over OpenAI’s revenue revived concerns about the sustainability of the artificial-intelligence spending boom.

Tech stocks to fall as OpenAI sinks US chipmakers

A selloff in chipmakers weighed on stocks as speculation around OpenAI’s revenue revived worries that the artificial-intelligence spending spree is becoming harder to justify.

S&P 500 falls as reports on OpenAI sink chipmakers

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate annoucements that made the headlines on Thursday:

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has resolved its five-year legal dispute with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) involving the compulsory acquisition of...

SD Guthrie, DNeX, Batu Kawan, MKH, MISC, Exsim Hospitality, GDB, Cyberjaya Education, Life Water, MTAG, UWC & Al-‘Aqar Healthcare REIT

Emotions ran high in the Coroner’s Court here on Thursday as the cheerful voice of the late Zara Qairina Mahathir, speaking affectionately to her mother, echoed through the courtroom during the inquest into the Form One student’s death.

Mother chokes up as Zara Qairina’s ‘voice’ fills courtroom during inquest

The US government is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several large IT firms from a programme that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency, senior US officials announced on Thursday, citing alleged fraud, and as part of an effort to push companies to hire more Americans.

US suspends Microsoft, major IT firms from key green card programme

Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) has proposed reinstating rebates on interest or profit rates, as well as financial support for solar projects, under the upcoming Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS) 6.0 for Budget 2027.

MGTC proposes rebate and financial support for solar for Budget 2027

All educational institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) in areas recording air pollutant index (API) readings above 180, based on Department of Environment (DOE) readings, must be closed from Friday, Oct 9, amid the haze currently affecting the country.

Education minister announces school closures in four states, KL, Putrajaya and Rompin due to haze 

Fitters Diversified Bhd (KL:FITTERS) is proposing to sell its wholly-owned palm oil unit to raise cash for redeployment into other core divisions.

Fitters Diversified eyes sale of palm oil unit to redeploy funds into core businesses

American Airlines Group Inc plans to extend Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to more than 1,000 mainline aircraft, as US carriers compete to offer faster in-flight WiFi.

American Airlines to expand Starlink WiFi across entire fleet

All educational institutions under the Education Ministry (MOE) in areas recording air pollutant index (API) readings above 180, based on Department of Environment (DOE) readings, must be closed from Friday, Oct 9, amid the haze currently affecting the country.

GDB Holdings Bhd (KL:GDB) is expanding its construction business through the proposed acquisition of two companies, while diversifying into property development to broaden its earnings base.

GDB buys two construction firms for RM82 mil, expands into property development

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Here is a brief recap of some business news and corporate annoucements that made the headlines on Thursday:

SD Guthrie Bhd (KL:SDG) has resolved its five-year legal dispute with the Penang Development Corporation (PDC) involving the compulsory acquisition of...

UWC Bhd (KL:UWC) has dropped its plan to use part of the proceeds of its newly proposed RM384.13 million private placement to pay off borrowings, choosing instead to redirect the amount towards factory expansion and working capital.

UWC drops debt repayment plan in proposed RM384 mil placement to focus on expansion, operations

Batu Kawan Bhd’s (KL:BKAWAN) unconditional mandatory takeover offer for MKH Bhd (KL:MKH) closed on Thursday with the group's stake in the property developer rising to 96.73%.

Batu Kawan's stake in MKH rises to 96.73% at close of takeover offer

Asian countries are racing to raise their oil stockpiling capacity, complete a regional power grid and speed up renewables in response to supply risks laid bare by the Iran war.

Asia races to stockpile oil, speed up renewables in response to Iran war

Exsim Hospitality Bhd (KL:EXSIMHB) has secured a RM15.6 million subcontract from a unit of Nestcon Bhd (KL:NESTCON) for the supply and installation of building services and general building works.

Exsim Hospitality secures RM15.6m building works contract from Nestcon unit

Cyberjaya Education Group Bhd (KL:CYBERE) is acquiring 24,777 square metres of vacant freehold commercial land in Sepang for RM15 million in cash to support its university’s expansion and future student facilities.

Cyberjaya Education buys Sepang land for RM15m to support university growth

US stocks edged lower on Thursday as soaring oil prices and Treasury yields near multi-year highs stoked inflation worries on the cusp of a critical earnings season expected to test recent market gains.

Wall Street slips as higher yields and oil prices flag inflation risk

Tata Consultancy Services Ltd (TCS) reported quarterly profit that topped analysts’ estimates, helped by cost-cutting measures and a gradually improving contract flow that helped drive growth at Asia’s largest IT services provider.

TCS profit beats estimates as IT deals start trickling in

The US government is suspending Microsoft, Adobe and several large IT firms from a programme that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency, senior US officials announced on Thursday, citing alleged fraud, and as part of an effort to push companies to hire more Americans.

Fitters Diversified Bhd (KL:FITTERS) is proposing to sell its wholly-owned palm oil unit to raise cash for redeployment into other core divisions.

Al-`Aqar Healthcare REIT (KL:ALAQAR) has lodged two sukuk programmes with a combined limit value of RM3 billion to fund investments, refinance Islamic financing and meet working capital requirements.

Al-‘Aqar Healthcare REIT lodges sukuk programmes with combined RM3 bil limit

The owner of Market Financial Solutions Ltd (MFS) is facing a growing barrage of lawsuits as creditors try to recover about £2.3 billion (US$3 billion or RM12.25 billion) of loans they had extended to the UK property company that collapsed amid allegations of widespread fraud.

UK’s MFS owner says he’s been harassed by lawsuits after US$3 bil collapse

China has no need or intention to use yuan depreciation for a trade competitive advantage and has never engaged in competitive currency devaluation, the central bank said, rejecting criticisms from western trading partners including the European Union (EU).

China's central bank says no need or intention to weaken yuan for trade edge

（吉隆坡8日讯）迪耐（Dagang Nexchange Bhd）（KL:DNEX）宣布，已与缇菲斯科技有限公司（Tethystronics Technologies Co Ltd，TTCL）就半导体代工联营公司SilTerra Malaysia私人有限公司的相关争议达成全球和解。

迪耐与合作伙伴Tethystronics 就SilTerra争议达成和解

Saudi Arabia is in talks with customers to offer oil loadings next year outside the Strait of Hormuz in long-term contracts, formalising a system the kingdom has been using during the Iran war as it pushes for greater market share.

Saudis in talks to formalise Hormuz shuttles in fight for market — Bloomberg

Hong Kong’s financial watchdogs warned they may reverse a rule that allows listed companies to keep trading even when auditors cast doubt on their ability to survive.

Hong Kong regulators signal tightening for distressed listed stocks

The lower house of Parliament on Thursday passed the Food (Amendment) Bill 2026, paving the way for tighter food safety controls to better protect public health.

Tighter food safety controls by MOH with new bill passed in Dewan Rakyat

Malaysian Green Technology and Climate Change Corporation (MGTC) has proposed reinstating rebates on interest or profit rates, as well as financial support for solar projects, under the upcoming Green Technology Financing Scheme (GTFS) 6.0 for Budget 2027.

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