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

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.

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): A total of 33 areas recorded Air Pollutant Index (API) readings at unhealthy levels as of 10am on Saturday, with Batu Pahat, Johor, recording the highest reading at 190.

Haze: 33 areas record unhealthy API as of 10am

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

PUTRAJAYA (Oct 10): The Ministry of Education (MOE) will focus on the welfare of students and teachers, as well as school maintenance and the construction of new schools, utilising the allocation of nearly RM69 billion announced in the 2027 Budget.

Budget 2027: MOE allocated almost RM69 bil, with priority for students, teachers

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

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.

Budget 2027: RM1.7 bil allocation to strengthen BSN’s microfinance role

Following repeated security debacles at OpenAI and Anthropic—both of which have developed agents that ended up hacking external systems—AI safety researchers within both firms have either announced their resignations or (finally!) conceded that the breathless race to advance the “frontier” is irr...

Economics For The Many: Distorted Intelligence at the AI Frontier

SYRACUSE, New York (Oct 9): US President Donald Trump reiterated his complaints on Friday about not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, calling it a disgraceful and embarrassing decision that had left a stain on Norway, which hosts the Nobel committee.

Trump says Norway has 'indelible stain' for not awarding him Nobel Peace Prize

BENGALURU (Oct 9): Hurricane Isaias rapidly lost windspeed on Friday, weakening into a Category 1 event after making landfall near Destin, Florida, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) said, but warned of danger from storm surges and floods as power links snapped.

Isaias weakens to Category 1 hurricane after Florida landfall, centre says

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

BEIJING (Oct 10): China added 10.52 million urban jobs in the first nine months of the year, meeting 87.7% of its annual target, the labour ministry said on Saturday.

China added 10.52 million urban jobs in January-September, to roll out services jobs policy

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): The Selangor government has committed RM50 million to the National Strategic Investment Fund, joining Khazanah Nasional Bhd and the Penang government in a RM150 million initiative to accelerate the growth of Malaysian semiconductor and advanced technology companies.

Budget 2027: Selangor commits RM50 mil to National Semiconductor Fund

MUMBAI (Oct 10): India's central bank has announced more measures to support the rupee on Saturday after the currency fell to within striking distance of its record low.

India central bank takes steps to support rupee, opens dollar window for oil companies

KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 10): Perbadanan Usahawan Nasional Bhd (PUNB) welcomes the increase in its financing fund to RM500 million under Budget 2027, up from RM350 million, to support Bumiputera entrepreneurs.

PUNB welcomes funding increase to RM500 mil under Budget 2027

NEW YORK/BENGALURU (Oct 9): A contractor linked to Super Micro Computer has pleaded guilty in a scheme to illegally export computer servers containing advanced Nvidia AI chips to China, a federal court filing showed on Friday.

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