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Minimum wage hike to RM2,000 from June 2027 to benefit 4 million workers

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MORE than four million workers will receive a 17.6 per cent minimum wage increase to RM2,000 a month from June 2027, while smaller businesses will be exempted from the new rate, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri R. Ramanan said. The increase of RM300 from the current RM1,700 rate was announced … Read at The Vibes

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Malaysia’s economy to moderate to 4.2%-5.2% in 2027 amid softer demand, easing sector growth

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KUALA LUMPUR (Oct 9): Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to moderate to between 4.2% and 5.2% in 2027 amid softer domestic demand and easing of growth in most sectors, according to the Ministry of Finance’s Economic Outlook 2027 report. This compares with an estimated growth of 4.8% to 5.3% in 2026. … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Realtors seek stamp duty exemption for first homes up to RM1mil

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PETALING JAYA: The government has been urged to consider extending stamp duty exemptions for first-time homebuyers to properties priced up to RM1 million. The Real Estate and Housing Developers’ Association also hoped the government would continue to introduce measures to alleviate rising … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Budget 2027: Grab aims to raise gig workers’ earnings without increasing fares

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KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 — Grab aims to increase the earnings of e-hailing drivers and p-hailing delivery partners from 2027 without affecting passenger fares under a proposed minimum earnings framework. In a statement yesterday, Grab said an agreement in principle had been reached on a proposed … Read at Malay Mail

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Gamuda Land, Dusit International officially open 280-room ASAI Gamuda Cove

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SELANGOR (Oct 10): Gamuda Land, the property arm of Gamuda Bhd (KL:GAMUDA) and Thailand-based Dusit International officially opened its latest 280-room ASAI Gamuda Cove hotel, located in Persiaran Cove Sentral Bandar Gamuda Cove in Selangor on Oct 10.  For background, ASAI-branded hotels are owned … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Mitraland launches RM800 mil Bayou Quartz in Klang

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KLANG (Oct 10): Mitraland Group has officially launched Bayou Quartz, a landed residential development in Kota Bayuemas, Klang, with a gross development value (GDV) of RM800 million. Occupying approximately 52 acres of freehold land, Bayou Quartz is the latest addition to the developer’s Quartz … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Sabah records RM7.6 billion in manufacturing investments in 2025 – CM

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KOTA KINABALU: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Hajiji Haji Noor said Sabah recorded RM7.6 billion in manufacturing investments last year, signalling strong industrial momentum and investor confidence. He said that in the same period, Sabah entrepreneurs also reached out internationally, … Read at Jesselton Times

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Budget 2027: MyKomuter50 to benefit 40,000 commuters; ECRL extension to Rantau Panjang agreed

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THE government will introduce MyKomuter50 for 40,000 KTM Komuter users, offering savings of up to RM160 a month, while continuing the My50 pass for 300,000 Prasarana bus and rail users in the Klang Valley. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said free travel passes would also be provided to … Read at The Vibes

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Ringgit gains against US dollar as Budget 2027 underscores fiscal discipline

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 9 — The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, supported by the government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation under Budget 2027, an analyst said. At 6pm, the ringgit climbed to 4.0830/0875 against the greenback from yesterday’s close of 4.0890/0940. Bank Muamalat … Read at Malay Mail

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

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MALAYSIA secured more than US$9.5 billion in investor orders for its US$1.5 billion (RM6.13 billion) global sukuk issuance in July, enabling the government to cut borrowing spreads by 30 basis points for both tranches and achieve record-low pricing. The issuance, Malaysia’s first return to the … Read at The Vibes

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Perak Education Dept orders schools in Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar closed due to haze

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IPOH (Oct 9): All education institutions under the Ministry of Education (MOE) within the Kinta Utara, Kinta Selatan and Kuala Kangsar District Education Offices (PPD) have been ordered to close immediately, following an Air Pollutant Index (API) reading of 180 recorded at Tasek Ipoh monitoring … Read at The Edge Malaysia

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Budget will ensure continued growth, putting people ‘at the centre’, says Khazanah

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PETALING JAYA: Khazanah Nasional Bhd says the 2027 budget will ensure that Malaysia continues to build its long-term competitiveness and economic growth, while putting people "at the centre" through efforts to help them navigate the rising cost of living, raise wages, and expand opportunities. … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Petronas boosts payments to Malaysia as oil prices surge

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KUALA LUMPUR: Petroliam Nasional Bhd. (Petronas) is set to increase its payments to the Malaysian government by 19% next year as higher energy prices boost profitability. Petronas will contribute 32 billion ringgit (US$7.8 billion) to state revenue in 2027, compared with 27 billion ringgit this … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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Bursa ends higher as Budget 2027 boosts sentiment

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KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia ended higher today, buoyed by market optimism and sustained buying activity following the Budget 2027 announcement, which provided fresh catalysts for the market. At 5pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rose 7.44 points, or 0.47% , to 1,608.45 from Thursday’s … Read at Free Malaysia Today

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