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09/10/2026

The government has allocated RM935 million for tourism and culture as it extends the Visit Malaysia campaign into 2027.

The government has allocated RM935 million for tourism and culture as it extends the Visit Malaysia campaign into 2027.

09/10/2026

Malaysia’s unemployment rate eased to 2.9% in August from 3.0% in July, with the number of unemployed persons falling 1.7% month-on-month to 511,600.

Malaysia’s unemployment rate eased to 2.9% in August from 3.0% in July, with the number of unemployed persons falling 1.7% month-on-month to 511,600.

09/10/2026

Govt Tightens Road Safety Laws, Mandates Telematics To Curb Fatal Accidents

The government will tighten road safety laws by making compensation compulsory for victims of drunk and drug-impaired driving, while introducing mandatory telematics systems for commercial vehicles to reduce road fatalities under Budget 2027. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the Road Transport Act will be amended to require drivers found operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol or drugs to compensate victims....

The government will tighten road safety laws by making compensation compulsory for victims of drunk and drug-impaired driving, while introducing mandatory telematics systems for commercial vehicles to reduce road fatalities under Budget 2027. Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibra...

09/10/2026

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across several states, including Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

Thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds are expected across several states, including Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, according to the Malaysian Meteorological Department.

09/10/2026

The government will allocate RM60 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) under Budget 2027 to help Malaysian companies expand their presence in international markets.

The government will allocate RM60 million to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) under Budget 2027 to help Malaysian companies expand their presence in international markets.

09/10/2026

The government will increase support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to RM6.6 billion under Budget 2027, while reducing the applicable income tax rate for eligible businesses by one percentage point

The government will increase support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to RM6.6 billion under Budget 2027, while reducing the applicable income tax rate for eligible businesses by one percentage point

09/10/2026

The government will table an E-Commerce Bill at the next parliamentary sitting to strengthen accountability among online platforms and sellers.

09/10/2026

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will provide an additional RM5 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the conflict in West Asia, doubling the facility to RM10 billion.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will provide an additional RM5 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by the conflict in West Asia, doubling the facility to RM10 billion.

09/10/2026

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will receive a one percentage point cut in income tax rates under Budget 2027, with 300,000 businesses expected to benefit.

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will receive a one percentage point cut in income tax rates under Budget 2027, with 300,000 businesses expected to benefit.

09/10/2026

The government has allocated RM7.1 billion to purchase and maintain assets for the armed forces, police and uniformed agencies under the Home Ministry as part of Budget 2027.

The government has allocated RM7.1 billion to purchase and maintain assets for the armed forces, police and uniformed agencies under the Home Ministry as part of Budget 2027.