Anwar to Discuss Anthony Loke’s Resignation as Transport Policy Faces Uncertainty
Anwar says he will discuss Anthony Loke’s resignation letter, leaving transport-sector investors focused on cabinet clarity and policy continuity.
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Malaysia’s EPF Sets 2030 Test for Basic Retirement Savings
Malaysia wants six in ten EPF members on track for Basic Savings by 2030. The RM390,000 target applies at age 60 and is being phased in.
Malaysia’s Stable Sovereign Rating Keeps Fiscal Delivery in Focus
Malaysia’s sovereign ratings were affirmed with a stable outlook. The more consequential investor question is whether fiscal and growth plans sustain that stability.
Maybank’s RM2.5 Billion AT1 Sukuk Deepens Its Islamic Capital Base
Maybank has completed a RM2.5 billion perpetual AT1 sukuk in three series. Here is what its rates, call dates and capital features mean for investors.
Malaysia’s RM2,000 Minimum Wage Question Moves to Budget 2027
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah says any decision on a RM2,000 minimum wage rests with the prime minister’s Budget 2027 announcement, leaving employers to plan for multiple outcomes.
Grab’s Income-Reporting Error Raises Tax Bills for 16,000 Drivers
About 16,000 Grab drivers in Singapore face higher tax bills after the platform corrected incomplete income records submitted for pre-filing.
Malaysia’s Producer Inflation Reaches 10.7% as Mining Leads
Malaysia’s producer prices rose 10.7% in August, led by mining, while the smaller finished-goods increase highlights uncertain cost pass-through.
Penang’s US Mission Seeks Deeper Semiconductor Investment
Penang’s US mission is pitching semiconductor, medical-device and services opportunities to corporate headquarters, with no new commitments yet disclosed.
BPMB Calls for Budget 2027 Credit Pathway to Scale Malaysian SMEs
BPMB has proposed targeted financing, guarantees and export-readiness support for Malaysian SMEs ahead of Budget 2027, with productivity as a key test.
Oil, AI Investment Give Ringgit Room to Strengthen as Malaysia’s External Position Improves
The Malaysian ringgit could strengthen as energy exports, resilient trade fundamentals and rising AI and semiconductor investment support the country’s external position.