Mah Sing Group Bhd (KL:MAHSING) is revising its masterplan for Southbay City in Batu Maung with an increased plot ratio and new gross development value (GDV) of approximately RM1.365 billion.

Mah Sing gets nod to increase Southbay City plot ratio, sees higher GDV

Analysts see Malaysia-focused planters continuing to outperform those with a bigger exposure to Indonesia on the back of a lower levy here, coupled with the weaker rupiah and recent land bank confiscation in the republic.

Malaysia-focused planters to outperform Indonesia-based peers, say analysts

Shares of Sunway Bhd (KL:SUNWAY) and IJM Corporation Bhd (KL:IJM) ended Tuesday on a mixed note as investors assessed the implications of Sunway's proposed RM11 billion cash-and-share takeover of IJM against the group’s upcoming healthcare listing.

Sunway’s healthcare IPO complicates IJM takeover math

While business is our core, 2025 offered moments far beyond the boardroom. This selection from our photographers provides a visual record of some of the year’s defining stories, offering a glimpse behind the headlines at the events that shaped our world.

2025 through our lens

From US tariff shocks to the global race for AI supremacy, 2025 was a year of upheaval. For Malaysia, the challenge was twofold: holding the line between two global superpowers while managing growing political instability within its own borders.

Driving through the headwinds: Malaysia’s high-stakes 2025

From corporate liability to civil liberties, we highlight here selected pivotal judgements that set new precedents and clarify complex rules.

Notable court rulings of 2025

Auditor bans, cyber hacks and tycoon trials — these are among the top 10 stories that shook Corporate Malaysia in 2025.

Frequent trades by Tanco's MD Andrew Tan precede stock's sharp fall as it tumbles 16%

Malaysia’s insurance and financial services inflation is expected to remain on an upward trajectory in the coming months, economists said, following sharp increases in July and August driven by higher hospital benefits and motor insurance premiums.

Malaysia’s insurance, financial services inflation likely to climb in coming months — economists

Economists were divided on whether Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) first rate cut since July 2020 marks the start of a rate cut cycle, with most expecting no further cuts this year despite an expected slowdown in growth.

Economists split on further OPR cuts in 2025 as BNM turns dovish 

Proton Holdings Bhd's unit Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton) is facing a legal dispute with long-time vendor UCM Automotive Sdn Bhd, which is claiming over RM2 million in unpaid dues.

Proton in legal tussle as supplier claims unpaid dues

Spritzer Bhd (KL:SPRITZER) said it will spend between RM90 million and RM100 million in 2025 to upgrade and expand its production.

Spritzer to spend up to RM100m in 2025 to upgrade, expand production

Pentamaster Corp Bhd (KL:PENTA) is entering the high-growth market of advanced packaging and testing solutions for next-generation chips used in artificial intelligence (AI).

Pentamaster adds AI chips to its packaging, testing equipment solutions

Jack-up rig operator Velesto Energy Bhd (KL:VELESTO) is bidding for RM600 million worth of non-drilling projects as part of its strategy to diversify revenue streams amid a softening oil price environment.

Velesto bids for RM600 mil non-drilling projects to diversify

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

The US government said on Thursday it is suspendingsome major global tech and IT firms including Microsoft and Cognizant from a key green card programme that allows skilled foreign workers to gain permanent residency through their employment.

The tech green-card programme under attack from Trump

Genting Bhd (KL:GENTING) plans to raise RM1.25 billion through a renounceable rights issue to repay maturing debt and fund working capital.

Genting to raise RM1.25b via rights issue to repay debt

Malaysia will raise the minimum wage to RM2,000 per month in June 2027, from RM1,700 currently.

Minimum wage goes up to RM2,000 from June 2027, MSMEs with below RM50m revenue exempted

Malaysia’s retail and tourism sectors are set to benefit as the government increases cash aid and raises the minimum wage to ease cost-of-living pressures in what could be Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s final budget before a national election.

The winners and losers of Malaysia’s 2027 spending plan

Zetrix AI Bhd (KL:ZETRIX) managing director Wong Thean Soon has cut his stake to 8.245% after selling another 46.88 million shares at 7.5 sen each on Thursday (Oct 8), worth about RM3.52 million.

TS Wong’s Zetrix AI stake falls to 8.25%, exits Excel Force as substantial shareholder

Brothers Datuk Seri Nazir Hussin Akhtar Hussin and Datuk Wira Mubarak Hussain Akhtar Husin have voluntarily gone on garden leave from their executive roles at Avangaad Bhd (KL:AVANGAAD) amid an investigation into their personal business interests.

Brothers Nazir, Mubarak go on garden leave at Avangaad; Nazir also steps aside at Kinergy

The government plans to introduce a family office model for Forest City in Johor that allows a family office to serve multiple affluent families simultaneously.

Malaysia to introduce multi-family office model in Forest City

The government has introduced a range of new incentives and high-value investments to drive energy transition and energy efficiency under Budget 2027, tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday.

Govt unveils incentives, investments for energy transition

China is letting a wave of cheap money flow across its borders, turning the country into a rare source of low-cost funding for foreign borrowers.

Chinese bonds become source of cheap money for global borrowers

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.

Asia’s booming data-centre industry faces growing political risks as billions of dollars in investment hinge on a handful of US technology giants whose ability to operate globally could be upended by Washington’s increasingly unpredictable stance toward China, according to the chief of one of Hong Kong’s biggest conglomerates.

Asia data centre boom vulnerable to US policies, Jardine says

There appears to be an internal shareholding realignment in Tiong Nam Logistics Holdings Bhd (KL:TNLOGIS), with two entities linked to founder and managing director Ong Yoong Nyock emerging as substantial shareholders, while his wife Yong Kwee Lian exits the list.

Tiong Nam founder's wife ceases to be substantial shareholder amid family share restructuring

Ahmad Zaki Resources Bhd (KL:AZRB) has reached an amicable settlement with AmBank (M) Bhd and AmBank Islamic Bhd over a combined RM69.3 million in outstanding payments owed by its wholly owned subsidiary Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd (AZSB).

Ahmad Zaki Resources settles RM69 mil debt claims with AmBank lenders

（吉隆坡9日讯）云顶（Genting Bhd）（KL:GENTING）计划通过发行可放弃附加股筹集12亿5000万令吉，以偿还到期债务并充作营运资本。

云顶拟发附加股筹12.5亿以还债

IOI Properties Group Bhd (KL:IOIPG) is in talks for a secondary listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX), says chief executive officer Datuk Lee Yeow Seng to The Edge Singapore.

IOI Properties in talks for secondary listing on SGX, says CEO

Some 40,000 KTM Komuter users stand to benefit from the MyKomuter50&nbsp;incentive next year, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Anwar said the initiative would save users up to RM160 a month, while free passes would also be given to 360,000 schoolchildren, the disabled community and children under six. The My50 facility will continue for Prasarana bus and rail users in the Klang Valley.

PM touts new MyKomuter50 pass, ECRL's Rantau Panjang extension in transport boost

The government and e-hailing company Grab will jointly fund a RM160 million package next year to boost gig workers’ net income and improve their welfare, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027: Govt, Grab to jointly fund RM160m package to boost gig workers’ income

Employees Provident Fund (EPF) members below the age of 55 will be allowed to use their Sejahtera Account to pay MediAsas medical insurance premiums, while small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with fewer than 75 employees will receive subsidies to help cover premium costs.

Budget 2027: EPF members can use Sejahtera account for MediAsas premiums, SMEs get subsidies

Micro, small and medium enterprises will get a one-percentage-point reduction in income tax rates next year to cope with rising costs of doing business. 
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SME income tax rates cut by one percentage-point

The government has extended the income tax exemption for Malaysian shipping companies by a decade and introduced fixed stamp duty rates for loans to buy or build ships.

Tax holiday for Malaysian shippers extended to 2036, fixed stamp duty on ship loans

The full speech by&nbsp;Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim introducing the Fifth Madani Budget in the Dewan Rakyat on Friday, Oct 9, 2026.

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