The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called for any review of the minimum wage to be negotiated through the National Wages Consultative Council’s tripartite process, with factors including productivity, cost of living and employers’ capacity to pay taken into account.

FMM: Minimum wage review should account for productivity, capacity to pay

KLUANG (Sept 28): Any decision on a possible increase in the minimum wage to RM2,000 should be left to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s announcement when tabling Budget 2027, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

Akmal: RM2,000 minimum wage decision rests with Budget 2027

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) is proposing that the government provide a personal income tax rebate for the purchase of electrified vehicles (xEVs) and voluntarily scrapping of old vehicles in Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: MAA proposes personal income tax rebate to boost electrified vehicle adoption, old car scrapping

The government will announce more decisive measures to ensure graduates secure jobs that match their qualifications and receive fair wages in Budget 2027, which will be tabled on Oct 9.

Govt to announce firm measures under Budget 2027 for fair wages — PM

The Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (Liam) has called on the government to exempt group employee insurance schemes from the eight per cent service tax under Budget 2027.

Budget 2027: Liam calls for 8% service tax exemption, review of reinsurers’ tax treatment

Income and wages must remain a priority in the planning of Budget 2027, alongside efforts to strengthen the capabilities of local companies in high-growth, high-value (HGHV) industries.

Income, wages a priority in budget planning — economy minister

The Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA) hopes the withholding tax break on real estate investment trusts (REITs) dividends will be restored in Budget 2027.

Malaysian REIT managers call for return of withholding tax relief in Budget 2027

The Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) is calling for greater government support to promote Malaysian gold products in international markets.

Budget 2027: MGA calls for incentives to promote Malaysia gold products globally

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

GEORGE TOWN (Sept 14): The Ministry of Finance (MOF) is conducting a budget tour to gather views and suggestions from industry players, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and members of the public nationwide as it prepares for Budget 2027.

Amir Hamzah: MOF's budget tour to get industrial, NGO and people's input

Budget 2027 could tap a wider tax base, tighter revenue collection, higher consumption excises and carbon pricing to shore up government coffers, while leveraging private capital to support investment, said MBSB Investment Bank.

Budget 2027: Tax reforms, carbon pricing to boost govt’s coffers — MBSB

RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) estimates that the total federal government allocation for Budget 2027 will be RM437.8 billion.

RHB IB estimates federal govt’s 2027 budget allocation at RM437.8 bil

GEORGE TOWN (Sept 10): The Digital Ministry has proposed to the Finance Ministry that Budget 2027 include incentives to encourage small businesses adopt technology.

Digital Ministry seeks incentives to help small businesses adopt technology

KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 9): Malaysia’s Budget 2027 is expected to remain expansionary with total spending projected at RM438.9 billion, a 3.7% increase from the revised 2026 forecast of RM423.4 billion, according to TA Securities.

TA projects expansionary Budget 2027 amid fiscal consolidation, election considerations

The market moves, corporate deals and top headlines of the day, at a glance.

Gamuda, Zetrix AI, Sunsuria, TSH Resources, Hap Seng, GUH, Willowglen, KKB, Kinergy Advancement, Poh Kong, Zetrix AI, AYER

Thong Bowl restaurant chain operator, Thong World Bhd has filed its draft prospectus for an ACE Market listing, as the group seeks to raise fresh capital to open more outlets and deploy kiosk machines.

Mokhzani-linked restaurant operator Thong World files draft prospectus

Paramount Skydance Corp’s plan to sell more than US$44 billion (RM181.46 billion) of bonds in US dollars and euros to fund its acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery Inc is now in motion, kicking off the main portion of the year’s largest M&A financing.

Paramount puts US$44 bil bond sale for Warner deal in motion

Tata Trusts, the majority shareholder of Tata Sons Pvt, proposed that the holding company of India’s biggest conglomerate merge with two of its unlisted units to stave off a listing order.

Tata Trusts propose restructuring of Tata Sons to avoid listing

SpaceX's next-generation Starship rocket reached orbit for the first time on Monday despite having one of its engines down, overcoming this hitch mid-flight to deploy the first batch of new Starlink satellites as Elon Musk's company plans to put the vehicle into routine use starting later this year.

SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time, deploys Starlink satellites

President Donald Trump will announce on Monday a Minnesota company's plan to build a US$15 billion (RM61.3 billion) steel mill in Iowa, a White House official said, a major investment that the administration is highlighting as it seeks to promote domestic manufacturing ahead of the November mid-term elections.

Trump to unveil planned US$15b Iowa steel project

A former chief executive officer (CEO) of Felda Investment Corporation Sdn Bhd (FIC), investigated for alleged misappropriation involving the Kuala Lumpur Vertical City (KLVC) project, is scheduled to be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Tuesday (Sept 29).

Ex-Felda Investment Corp CEO to be charged over KL Vertical City project on Tuesday 

Property developer Sunsuria Bhd (KL:SUNSURIA) is selling a piece of freehold commercial land in Sepang, Selangor, for RM316.84 million cash to Amazon Data Services Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Sunsuria to sell Sepang land to Amazon’s local unit for RM316.84m cash

Wall Street's main indices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict, leading to a spike in crude prices that revived inflation worries and drove Treasury yields higher.

Wall Street slips as oil spikes after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal

European shares rose on Monday as investors looked past higher bond yields, with UK homebuilders jumping after the government announced a new loan programme to help first-time buyers.

European stocks advance as UK homebuilders rally; miners drop

SHAREHOLDERS of Zetrix AI Bhd ­(KL:ZETRIX) must be a nervous lot, as questions as to what is going on at the digital services and technology company abound.

Last Friday, it announced that a substantial shareholder of the company had been granted an injunction by the High Court on Sept 1...

More drama at Zetrix AI

Digital services firm Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX), whose external&nbsp;auditors resigned on Monday, announced on the same day that it has completed the payout of its delayed cash dividend to all eligible shareholders.

Zetrix AI pays out delayed cash dividend as auditor exits, excludes shares tied to shareholder's legal action

Indonesia, the world’s biggest coal exporter, is failing to tap into soaring prices for the fuel as countries look to offset reduced natural gas supplies from the Persian Gulf.

World’s top coal exporter strains to lift output as prices soar

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) on Monday announced the resignation of its external auditor,&nbsp;TGS TW PLT.

Zetrix AI announces resignation of TGS TW as external auditor 

Thong Bowl restaurant chain operator, Thong World Bhd has filed its draft prospectus for an ACE Market listing, as the group seeks to raise fresh capital to open more outlets and deploy kiosk machines.

Indonesia’s government has paid bondholders the 722 billion rupiah (RM164 million) owed to them after state-owned builder PT Waskita Karya failed to settle it last week, marking the first payout under a pandemic-era guarantee programme for securities issued by state companies.

Indonesia pays first bond claim from pandemic-era guarantee

Wall Street's main indices fell on Monday after President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal to end the conflict, leading to a spike in crude prices that revived inflation worries and drove Treasury yields higher.

Kinergy Advancement Bhd (KL:KINERGY) founder Datuk Dr Lai Keng Onn has become the single largest shareholder of marine vessels operator Avangaad Bhd (KL:AVANGAAD), after acquiring a 278.38 million-share block from Sindora Bhd and Kulim (M) Bhd.

Kinergy Advancement founder Lai becomes Avangaad's single largest shareholder as Sindora, Kulim exit

Property developer AYER Holdings Bhd (KL:AYER) has proposed to acquire for RM138 million cash two parcels of contiguous freehold land along Jalan Kuchai Lama here, with a combined area of 9.11 acres, for future development projects.

AYER Holdings to acquire Jalan Kuchai Lama land for RM138m cash

Thousands gathered at Masjid As-Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah here on Monday afternoon to perform funeral prayers for the late Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, which were held twice, with the congregation&nbsp;filling the mosque and spilling into the area outside the prayer hall.&nbsp;

Thousands turn up for funeral prayers for Tun Dr Hasmah

Poh Kong Holdings Bhd (KL:POHKONG) closed its financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), with a 59.6% surge in fourth-quarter net profit, as higher gold prices lifted margins and operating profit.

Poh Kong closes FY2026 at record high as 4Q profit surges nearly 60%, plans 5 sen dividend

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has urged more Malaysian companies to expand their presence in Saudi Arabia and pursue collaborations that benefit both countries.

PM urges Malaysian companies to expand in Saudi Arabia

Malaysia is seeing higher cargo flows and exports amid disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb, but some of these gains could reverse if shipping routes normalise, according to Penaga Research and Consultancy.

Malaysia needs to turn temporary shipping gains into structural advantage — Penaga

State leaders have expressed their condolences to former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his family following the death of his wife, Tun Dr&nbsp;Hasmah Mohd Ali, who died at the National Heart Institute (IJN) here on Monday at the age of 100.

State leaders pay tribute to Tun Dr Hasmah

Social media platforms are awash with grief as Malaysians from all walks of life expressed their sorrow over the passing of Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali, wife of former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, on Monday morning.&nbsp;

Social media flooded with condolences, tributes to Tun Dr Hasmah

PESB Bhd, an electrical engineering firm, has filed for a listing on the ACE Market to raise funds for expansion and future projects.

Power engineering firm PESB files for ACE Market IPO to fund expansion, future projects

The King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, and the Queen, Raja Zarith Sofiah on Monday expressed their condolences on the passing of the late Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali.

King, Queen express condolences to family on demise of Tun Dr Hasmah

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail on Monday paid their final&nbsp;respects to the late Tun Dr&nbsp;Hasmah Mohd Ali at Masjid As-Syarif, Taman Sungai Besi Indah here.

Anwar, Wan Azizah pay final respects to Tun Dr Hasmah

The late Tun Dr Hasmah Mohd Ali was laid to rest at Pusara Negara, Precinct 20 here at 6.20pm Monday, with her husband Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, their children and family members present.

Tun Dr Hasmah laid to rest at Pusara Negara

The market moves, corporate deals and top headlines of the day, at a glance.

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