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

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

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

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.

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.

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

US President Donald Trump's administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court on Friday, hours after one of its former judges won the Nobel Peace Prize, putting Washington on a diplomatic collision course with European allies.

US imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court, hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

Bank Negara Malaysia expects around 9,000 micro, small and medium enterprises to benefit from the RM5 billion expansion of the SME Stabilisation Relief Facility (SME SRF), which was announced during the tabling of Budget 2027 in Parliament on Friday.

BNM expects 9,000 MSMEs to benefit from RM5b expansion of relief fund

Network infrastructure and cybersecurity solutions provider Fortesys Holdings Bhd is seeking a listing on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market to expand its product portfolio and grow its technical and sales teams.

Fortesys seeks ACE Market listing to expand AI, cybersecurity solutions and teams

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

WASHINGTON (Oct 9): US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets in an effort to lower fuel prices, and his administration temporarily lifted US sanctions on Russian fuel that were designed to deprive Moscow of revenues for its war on Ukraine.

Trump says Russia to supply diesel to US and global markets

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The Madani government’s fifth national budget tabled in Parliament on Friday (Oct 9) by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had been anticipated to be loaded with “goodies” as the 16th general election is expected in a year or so.&nbsp;

Translating reforms into more tangible benefits

(Oct 10):&nbsp;Anthropic PBC said its Claude AI model carried out additional unintended actions on the digital systems of outside organisations, including some US government agencies’ websites, prompting a warning from the Trump administration for artificial intelligence companies to secure their systems.

Anthropic cites new AI misbehaviour, some on government sites

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): The RM1.21 billion allocation for the Foreign Ministry&nbsp;under Budget 2027 reflects the government’s commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s diplomacy in navigating an increasingly dynamic and challenging global geopolitical landscape.

Wisma Putra: RM1.21 bil allocation under Budget 2027 a boost for Malaysia’s diplomacy

WASHINGTON (Oct 9): The United States lifted on Friday sanctions on the daughter of a Myanmar businessman accused of supporting the country's military, according to the US Treasury Department's website, after she filed a suit seeking removal from the blacklist.

US lifts sanctions on daughter of Myanmar military-linked businessman

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) plans to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors and the domestic capital market to support Malaysia’s economic priorities, subject to its investment processes, risk-return considerations and market conditions.

Budget 2027: KWAP to mobilise capital across private markets, strategic sectors

BENGALURU/NEW YORK (Oct 9): Private equity firm GTCR and activist investor Elliott Investment Management are in advanced talks to acquire software provider CCC Intelligent Solutions, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday.

GTCR, Elliott in advanced talks to buy CCC Intelligent Solutions — Reuters

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) said the RM1.7 billion allocation announced in Budget 2027 to address the financing needs of various target groups will provide momentum for it to&nbsp;reinforce its position as a leading microfinance institution in Malaysia.

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