Budget 2027 Puts Corporate Malaysia’s Productivity Choices in Focus
Corporate Malaysia is being urged to use Budget 2027 support for technology, skills and sustainability to lift productivity and wages together.
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Malaysia Retains US Tariff Exemption for Semiconductor Exports
Malaysia's semiconductor exports remain exempt from US tariffs, although unresolved excess-capacity concerns keep supply-chain compliance under scrutiny.
Malaysia Directs RM21.26 Billion to Narrow Six-State Development Gap
Malaysia is directing RM21.26 billion to six states under Budget 2027, with infrastructure and measurable development outcomes taking priority.
Malaysia Loan Growth Seen Slowing to 4.3% in 2027
Malaysia's loan growth is expected to moderate to 4.3% by end-2027, shifting investor attention from lending volume to credit quality.
Malaysia Targets Sub-3% Fiscal Deficit Within Two Years
Malaysia plans to bring its fiscal deficit below 3% of GDP within two years while protecting vulnerable households and encouraging private investment.
Malaysia’s Deficit Narrows Gradually as Subsidy and Spending Risks Persist
Malaysia’s deficit is expected to narrow to 3.4% of GDP in 2027, although subsidy exposure and falling development expenditure create policy trade-offs.
Malaysia Pairs RM2,000 Minimum Wage Plan With Worker and MSME Safeguards
Malaysia is pairing its planned RM2,000 minimum wage with EIS support, smaller-business relief and policies aimed at productivity and price stability.
Malaysia’s Steel CCUS Pilot Tests the Cost of Lower-Carbon Industry
Malaysia's East Coast steel CCUS pilot is designed to test costs, reporting and emissions performance before any wider industrial deployment.
Supply Bill 2027 Debate Puts Subsidies, Schools and Regional Delivery Under Review
: The first day of Malaysia’s Supply Bill 2027 debate tested subsidy targeting, rural education, Sabah project timelines and Labuan’s water response against delivery realities.
Customs Corporatisation Proposal Reopens Malaysia’s Revenue Reform Debate
: Malaysia has been urged to consider corporatising parts of the Customs Department to modernise tax administration, reduce leakages and improve collection efficiency.