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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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

European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde on Friday kept the door open to leaving her post early, replying "we'll see" when asked if she would remain in the position until her term ends in October 2027.

ECB's Lagarde keeps door open to early exit

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Russia took control of the local businesses of Swiss food giant Nestle SA and French supermarket chain Auchan in the Kremlin’s largest takeover of foreign corporate assets since at least 2024 amid rising tensions with Europe.

Russia grabs Nestle assets in biggest seizure since 2024

The judicial and pardons processes are distinct constitutional procedures that do not negate each other and must be respected, said MCA.

Pardon and judicial processes must be respected, says MCA  

Artificial intelligence giant Anthropic said on Thursday that AI systems are increasingly capable of building future versions of themselves, adding to mounting concerns about the dangers of the powerful technology.

Anthropic says AI systems moving towards building themselves

Malaysia Rail Link Sdn Bhd (MRL) is working towards opening the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) to the public as early as mid-December, with testing and commissioning by its comprehensive inspection train (CIT) progressing well.

Malaysia Rail Link: ECRL may begin operations mid-December 

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Friday urged the Negeri Sembilan government and Menteri Besar Datuk Ismail Lasim to take a firm stand and not bow to political pressure in handling the controversy surrounding the state’s royal institution.

Anwar tells Negeri Sembilan govt, MB not to succumb to political pressure 

The Democratic Action Party (DAP) said its central executive committee will be meeting on Saturday to discuss and decide on the party's stance and follow-up actions, after former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was allowed house arrest to serve out his remaining corruption sentence.

DAP respects King’s prerogative on Najib, CEC to meet Saturday to decide party direction

The pardon given by the Federal Territory Pardons Board on Friday — for imprisoned former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak to serve the remainder of his prison sentence for his SRC International Sdn Bhd conviction under house arrest until the end of his sentence in August 2028 — on condition that the RM50 million fine he had been given is paid first, sets a precedent for white collar crimes, says senior criminal lawyer Datuk N Sivananthan.

Pardon to serve house arrest sets precedent for white collar and other crimes, says lawyer

Global shares and bonds dipped on Friday while Japan's well-telegraphed hike fell short of supporting the yen, as markets approached the end of a turbulent week marked by a global push by central banks to quell inflation.

Global stocks, bonds dip as central banks jack up rates to tame inflation

AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) operation is sustainable with over RM1 billion cash in hand, group adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said&nbsp;as he dismissed concerns about the airline's finances.

AirAsia sustainable with RM1 bil cash, no govt bailout requested, says Fernandes

Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been allowed house arrest to serve out his&nbsp;remaining sentence for grand corruption.&nbsp;

King consents to house arrest for Najib until August 2028

AirAsia Group Bhd (KL:AAGB) has sold six newly-delivered aircraft since the start of last year, including two in July, in an unusual about-face that points to the financial strain gripping the airline.&nbsp;

Cash-strapped AirAsia takes unusual step of unloading new planes

Budget 2027 could see further sales and service tax (SST) exemptions to reduce costs embedded in businesses, alongside possible personal income tax relief for middle-income taxpayers, according to CIMB Securities.

Budget 2027 may bring SST exemptions, income tax relief for middle-income earners — CIMB Securities

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh has denied signing any house arrest order involving former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which has been circulating on social media.

Hannah Yeoh denies signing Najib’s house arrest order

Malaysia Airlines’&nbsp;parent is said to be closing in on an order for Boeing Co 787 Dreamliners as the carrier seeks to renew its long-haul fleet, according to people familiar with the matter. 
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Malaysia Airlines closing in on order for Boeing 787 Dreamliners — Bloomberg

It is unfeasible for rivals to absorb AirAsia Group Bhd's (KL:AAGB) domestic market share even as a contingency plan, the airline’s adviser Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said.

Talks of rival airlines absorbing AirAsia's capacity 'ludicrous' — Fernandes

Keyfield International Bhd (KL:KEYFIELD) slid to a one-year low amid softer accommodation workboat demand and charter rates.

Kenanga says sell-off unjustified after Keyfield hits one-year low

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) raised its benchmark interest rate in a split decision showing dissent within the board as it confronts mounting inflation risks and unusually explicit calls for further policy normalisation from Washington.

Japan's central bank hikes rates in split decision after US pressure

Pakatan Harapan will hold a presidential council meeting on Friday evening to discuss current developments, according to a local news report.

Pakatan Harapan leaders to meet on current political developments — report

Oil prices fell 2% on Friday, extending losses for a third straight session as easing concerns over Saudi supply disruptions outweighed anxiety about a widening of conflict across the Middle East.

Brent crude futures LCOc1 fell by US$2.14, or 2%, to US$102.68 a barrel by 0806 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate CLc1 futures fell US$1.83, or 1.8%, to US$100.08.

Oil prices fall 2% on easing fears over Saudi supply disruption

Sunway Medical Group broke ground for the RM800 million Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri in Johor on Friday, further completing the 2,000-acre Sunway City Iskandar Puteri township development.&nbsp;

Sunway Medical Group breaks ground for RM800 mil Sunway Medical Centre Iskandar Puteri in Johor

Tenaga Nasional Bhd (KL:TENAGA) will absorb the impact from the electricity tariff fuel surcharge exemption that has been expanded to more households up until the end of this year.

Tenaga Nasional to absorb fuel surcharge for electricity subsidy expansion

Binastra Corporation Bhd (KL:BNASTRA) eked out a new all-time high in Friday trading while analysts raised their outlook after the construction firm’s latest results.

Binastra shares eke out new record, analysts raise outlook after results

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Federal Territories) Hannah Yeoh and Attorney General Tan Sri Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar attended the&nbsp;64th meeting of the Pardons Board for the Federal Territories of Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya at Istana Negara on Friday.

Hannah Yeoh, AG attend Pardons Board meeting

Indonesian tycoon Andi Syamsuddin Arsyad agreed to acquire a major stake in miner PT Bayan Resources, setting the stage for him to become one of the biggest players in the global coal industry. 
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Indonesian tycoon close to Prabowo creates coal mining giant

TMK Chemical Bhd (KL:TMK) has agreed to acquire Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM) from Batu Kawan Bhd (KL:BKAWAN) and its wholly-owned unit Enternal Edge Sdn Bhd for RM939.9 million.

TMK Chemical to buy CCM from Batu Kawan for RM939.9m

Malaysia's inflation was a tad faster than expected in August as price growth in transport, utilities and food picked up, official data released on Friday showed.

Malaysia inflation speeds up in August, underlying price growth slows

Global shares and bonds dipped on Friday while Japan's well-telegraphed hike fell short of supporting the yen, as markets approached the end of a turbulent week marked by a global push by central banks to quell inflation.

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