MIDA Sees Budget 2027 Linking High-Value Investment to Malaysian Suppliers
MIDA’s Budget 2027 response emphasises high-value investment, domestic supplier participation and skills development, with implementation central to the economic impact.
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EPF’s Shariah Zakat Facility Brings Religious Obligations Into Retirement Planning
: EPF has launched an optional Business Zakat facility for Simpanan Shariah members, integrating zakat calculation and remittance with annual retirement dividends.
EU Expands Russia Sanctions as Missile Supply Chains Face Broader Scrutiny
: The European Union has expanded its Russia sanctions regime with nearly 1,600 new listings, increasing scrutiny of military supply chains and cross-border compliance.
Malaysia Targets Deeper Supply Chains as Electronics Dominate Export Growth
Malaysia aims to preserve its electronics strength while expanding export markets, local suppliers and higher-value activities such as chip design and packaging.
Malaysia’s Unemployment Rate Eases to 2.9% as Hiring Momentum Holds
Malaysia’s unemployment rate fell to 2.9% in August as employment reached 16.87 million and labour-force participation edged up to 71.0%.
Gold Holds Steady as Markets Turn to US Inflation Data for Rate Clues
Gold prices held steady as investors awaited fresh US inflation data, with markets weighing the Federal Reserve’s rate outlook against geopolitical risk and elevated bond yields.
AI Dynamic Pricing Could Reshape What Shoppers Pay for Groceries and Fast Food
AI is giving supermarkets and fast-food chains the ability to change prices more quickly, raising new questions over dynamic pricing, personalised costs and consumer fairness.
Grammys Keep Asian Pop Category Despite BTS Boycott, Stirring Debate Over Global Music Recognition
The Recording Academy will retain its Best Asian Pop Music Performance category for the 2027 Grammys despite BTS and Stray Kids declining to submit music.
RM30 Million Media Fund Targets Malaysia’s Digital Transition
Malaysia's Media Innovation Fund remains open to registered publishers, offering support for infrastructure and service modernisation during industry disruption.
TalentCorp Expands Skills Measurement as Malaysia Targets Higher-Value Jobs
TalentCorp's new readiness index and talent-incubation programme aim to connect Malaysian training investment with industry demand and higher-value employment.