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Travel, Hospitality & Leisure
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget continues to prioritise economic development and business investment, while the country’s tourism sector remains an important source of activity for hotels,...
Read storyTechnology & Digital Strategy
Malaysia’s approved investment figures and 2027 Budget announcements highlight continued expansion in data centres, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and semiconductor...
Read storyStartups & Venture Capital
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget includes investment initiatives supporting semiconductor development, venture funding and the commercialisation of university-led research. These measures...
Read storyReal Estate & Development
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget includes measures to support first-time homebuyers, while pension fund KWAP announced RM750 million for a student accommodation initiative covering selected...
Read storyMedia, Marketing & PR
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget, announced on 9 October, introduced measures affecting wages, household tax relief, small-business financing and strategic industries. These policy changes...
Read storyMarket Research & Analytics
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget projects economic growth of 4.2% to 5.2% for the coming year while targeting continued investment-led development. Businesses are assessing changing...
Read storyM&A & Corporate Finance
Malaysia reported RM218.5 billion in approved investments for the first half of 2026, an increase of 11.7% year on year, according to an announcement on 9 October. Investment...
Read storyLegal, Regulatory & Compliance
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget reinforces efforts to improve tax compliance, reduce financial leakages and strengthen governance while supporting businesses and economic development....
Read storyInfrastructure & Energy
Electricity consumption in Peninsular Malaysia is projected to increase by 4.9% in 2027, reaching 148.66 terawatt-hours, according to a government report released on 9 October....
Read storyIndustrial & Supply Chain
Malaysia’s manufacturing sales reached RM185 billion in August 2026, increasing 9.9% year on year, according to figures released on 9 October. Growth in electrical and electronics...
Read storyHuman Capital & HR
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget announced an increase in the national minimum wage from RM1,700 to RM2,000, scheduled to take effect in June 2027. The changes are expected to influence...
Read storyHealthcare & Medical Tourism
Malaysia’s 2027 Budget places emphasis on improving access to affordable healthcare, reducing congestion at public healthcare facilities and strengthening the medical workforce....
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