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2026 HASIL Month Tax Literacy Programme Reaches Nearly 300,000 Taxpayers

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The tax literacy programme implemented by the Inland Revenue Board of Malaysia (IRB) throughout the 2026 HASiL Month has involved nearly 300,000 taxpayers nationwide.

Penang Seeks To Boost Cruise Tourism With New '3I Strategy'

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Penang is stepping up efforts to strengthen its position as a leading cruise tourism destination with the introduction of a proposed ‘3I Strategy’ aimed at enhancing port facilities and attracting new international cruise routes.

AirBorneo Launches Kuching-Jakarta Flight, Fares From RM399

KUCHING, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Sarawak’s state-owned airline, AirBorneo, has officially opened ticket sales today for its new direct route connecting Kuching to Indonesia’s capital, Jakarta, starting Nov 13. 

Stronger Financing Support Key To Growing Malaysia's Bunkering Sector

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's maritime industry is calling for a stronger financing support from local banks to unlock its investment potential and enable domestic players to expand their operations, particularly in the bunkering sector, said Maritime Network Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Seri Jeyenderan R.

Rubber Market Expected To Trend Higher Next Week On Stable Supply, Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trend higher next week, supported by stable supply and demand before the monsoon season.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For October 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex is not activated nationwide for this month, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Global Air Passenger Demand Down 0.5 Pct In September Amid Weaknesses In Middle East, North America

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Total global air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), was down 0.5 per cent in September 2026 compared to the same month last year, reflecting weaknesses in the Middle East and North America.

YTL Construction Clinches Three Major Industry Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- YTL Construction has won three major industry awards, including two at the Malaysian Construction Industry Excellence Awards (MCIEA) 2026, organised by the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) Malaysia.

Penang Tables RM1.074 Bln Budget For 2027 With Lowest Deficit Of RM5.62 Mln

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government today tabled its budget for 2027 amounting to RM1.074 billion, comprising RM1.042 billion for operating expenditure and RM280.17 million for development expenditure.

IGB REIT's 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM144.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- IGB Real Estate Investment Trust (IGB REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM144.15 million for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026), from RM95.62 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

Mi Technovation Unit To Acquire KHL Building In Singapore For SG$103.88 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Mi Technovation Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, Ohima  International Pte Ltd, has entered into a conditional sale and purchase agreement to acquire a seven-storey light industrial development located at New Industrial Road, KHL Building, in Singapore, for S$103.88 million (RM331.80 million) in cash.