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Malaysia draws US$9.5b in orders for US$1.5b sukuk, cuts borrowing costs

Five-year return to global sovereign sukuk market attracts 4.7 times subscription, with strong demand driving pricing 30 basis points below initial guidance

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Budget 2027 channels RM270m to SMEs through crowdfunding, P2P financing

SC says expanded alternative funding, dual-listing incentives and tax breaks for Islamic and sustainable finance aim to deepen capital access and boost regional...

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Budget 2027: Most reform-minded budget in history, says Guan Eng

Lim is seeking just 10 per cent of total Bumiputera allocations (without reducing a single cent of Bumiputera allocations) to ensure a fair, equitable and right...

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RM7.1b security funding targets crime, border threats

The allocation for security assets under Budget 2027 will support equipment procurement and maintenance, new police facilities and maritime enforcement infrastr...

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12-vehicle crash: Lorry driver tests positive for drugs (video)

Shah Alam District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Sarudin Samah stated that a urine screening conducted on the 51-year-old man returned a positive result f...

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Five fatal helicopter crash victims honoured in Sarawak state awards

The five Flying Doctor Service personnel and crew members receive posthumous honours among 1,350 recipients marking Sarawak Governor Tun Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku J...

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Debt servicing bill hits RM57.3b as Malaysia’s federal debt climbs to RM1.38 trillion - MOF

The debt threshold is seen as being above the government’s 60% medium-term target, while debt servicing costs are projected to rise 6.7% this year, consuming 15...

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No Malaysian is left behind; Budget 2027 puts people first - Anwar  

Anwar stresses RM34.9 billion for Sabah and Sarawak, RM1.5 billion for persons with disabilities and plans to make 9,000 contract doctors permanent is to care f...

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Panama hit by 6.4-magnitude earthquake

MetMalaysia says the earthquake occurred at 4.25am Malaysian time at a depth of 30km

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Budget 2027 cuts taxes for M40 and SMEs, lowers threshold for 30% rate to RM1m

Tax experts say the top 30% marginal income tax rate will apply to taxable income above RM1 million from 2027, down from RM2 million

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Haze blankets 33 areas with unhealthy air

The Klang Valley, Negeri Sembilan and Melaka also remain affected

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Malaysia’s 2027 Budget is a steady one: people-oriented continuity rather than bold reform

It is a steady, pragmatic budget that seeks to protect households and keep the existing economic model running while growth moderates, neither austerity nor a s...