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<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): A matching grant of up to RM5,000 will be offered to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking halal certification for the first time.</p></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>“Many of our entrepreneurs produce quality products, yet face difficulties in obtaining halal certification and penetrating broader markets,” said Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim when tabling Budget 2027 in Parliament on Friday.</p></div><div class=inPageAd id=div-gpt-ad-inpage></div>

<div class=newsTextDataWrapInner><p>The government will also provide RM25,000 grants to strengthen halal MSMEs in sectors such as cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.</p></div>

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A matching grant of up to RM5,000 will be offered to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) seeking halal certification for the first time.

Up to RM5,000 matching grants to help MSMEs get halal status

Pantech Group Holdings Bhd (KL:PANTECH) on Wednesday reported a 33.1% rise in second-quarter net profit on stronger contributions from its manufacturing division.

Pantech 2Q net profit rises 33% on stronger manufacturing performance

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk, the 91.45%-owned Indonesian subsidiary of CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (KL:CIMB), reported a 14.7% year-on-year decline in net profit for the nine months ended Sept 30, 2026 (9MFY2026), weighed down by narrower lending margins and higher provisions for potential loan losses.

CIMB Niaga's nine-month profit falls 15% on margin pressure, higher provisions

Mercedes-Benz Group AG is preparing a broader overhaul of its China strategy after the luxury-car market deteriorated more sharply than expected, insisting it has no plans to retreat from what remains the world’s largest auto market.

Mercedes readies major China overhaul as slump deepens

Steelmaker Ann Joo Resources Bhd (KL:ANNJOO) has secured a RM61.89 million subcontract to undertake electrical infrastructure works at a large-scale solar power plant in northern Peninsular Malaysia.

Ann Joo secures RM62 mil subcontract for solar power project

At least 30 people have died in a collision between two high-speed trains south of Madrid, according to a spokesperson for the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha.

More than 30 people killed in Spanish train crash south of Madrid

The Malaysian billionaire families behind Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) and U Mobile Sdn Bhd are reviving plans to combine the companies in a deal that could create the country’s biggest wireless operator by market value, people with knowledge of the matter said.

Malaysian billionaires said to revive plan to create nation’s biggest mobile operator

Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening defence ties with the US, both bilaterally and through Asean-led mechanisms, while highlighting the importance of preserving Asean’s unity and centrality in maintaining regional peace and stability.

Malaysia reaffirms commitment to strengthen defence ties with US

Benjamin Netanyahu won the support of an unexpectedly clear majority of Israeli Jews in an election billed as a major turning point in his nation's history, apparently ensuring he will survive as the prime minister at least in a caretaker role.

Netanyahu survives another day with unexpectedly clear backing of Israeli Jews in election

Opcom Holdings Bhd, now known as Hextar capital Bhd (KL:HEXTAR), co-founder Eric Chhoa Kwang Hua is seeking to list fibre-optic cable protection materials manufacturer Unigel Global Bhd on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market to fund its Malaysian expansion.

Opcom co-founder Eric Chhoa’s Unigel Global seeks ACE Market listing to fund Malaysian expansion

The IPO of Mi Material, which raised a total of S$294 million (RM935 million) at S$1.80 each, was 2.1 times subscribed.

IPO of Mi Technovation's Singapore unit 2.2 times subscribed

<p>PUTRAJAYA (Oct 28): The transportation costs to bring Datuk Seri Najib's from prison to Putrajaya for next month's civil appeal will be borne either by the former prime minister.</p>


Najib agrees to cover transport costs for appeal hearing in Putrajaya, court told

<p>Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has fined two subsidiaries of AMMB Holdings Bhd (KL:AMBANK) a total of RM552,000 for failing to promptly report cash transactions of RM25,000 and above, following lapses in their reporting systems.</p>


BNM fines AmBank, AmBank Islamic RM552,000 over delayed cash transaction reports

<p>The Malaysian billionaire families behind Maxis Bhd (KL:MAXIS) and U Mobile Sdn Bhd are reviving plans to combine the companies in a deal that could create the country’s biggest wireless operator by market value, people with knowledge of the matter said.</p>


<p>Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd (KL:ECOSHOP) hit a four-month low on Wednesday, after the company’s first quarter fell short of analysts' expectations.</p>


Eco-Shop hits four-month low after 1Q miss; price revision looms

<p>Magma Kiara Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Bursa Malaysia-listed Magma Group Bhd (KL:MAGMA), has signed a memorandum of collaboration (MOC) with interior fit-out specialist Jalex Sdn Bhd at the Wolo Experience Lounge in Bukit Bintang, to explore its proposed appointment as hotel interior adviser for Wolo Hotel &amp; Residences, Mont Kiara KL, according to a press statement issued on Oct 28.&nbsp;</p>


Magma Kiara partners Jalex for hotel interior work at RM850 mil Wolo Mont Kiara KL

<p>Indonesia's President Prabowo Subianto will meet Singapore’s top diplomat on Wednesday as ties between the two Southeast Asian nations come under strain.&nbsp;</p>


Prabowo to meet Singapore envoy on mission to ease relations

<p>Berjaya Property Bhd's (KL:BPROP) unit Berjaya Construction Bhd said on Wednesday it will undertake design-and-build works for the Sanglang Port development project in Perlis.</p>


Berjaya Construction to undertake design-and-build works for RM1.2 bil port development project in Perlis

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<p>KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 28): The Energy Commission&nbsp;is developing a comprehensive framework and guidelines on self-generation facilities and the use of renewable energy for the data centre sector, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.</p>


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