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.

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.

Linyi Trade City Initiative To Ease Supply Chain Access For Malaysian Businesses

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

LINYI (Shandong) Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses will now have more efficient access to supply chains in China following Linyi Trade City Group's move to introduce the Market Procurement + Global Partners Initiative, backed by the integration of logistics, customs and financial services under a unified service platform.

Zetrix AI Most Active Stock In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd was the most active counter in early trade today, after receiving an additional income tax assessment from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB).

MyEG Hit With RM353.13 Mln Additional Income Tax Assessment By IRB, Civil Suit By Government 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary, My EG Sdn Bhd, received an additional income tax assessment from the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) totalling RM353.13 million on Wednesday.

Penang Seeks Simpler Import Procedures For Specialised Lab Equipment

BATU KAWAN, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Penang hopes the federal government will consider reviewing and simplifying import procedures for specialised laboratory equipment to reduce uncertainty over equipment classification, tax exemptions and approval timelines.

Govt Takes Targeted Approach To Assist Affected SMEs - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The government is taking a targeted approach to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) affected by economic pressures, including through loan rescheduling and restructuring, as well as payment deferments.

Govt Retains SST, GST Not An Option Amid High Cost Of Living - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The federal government will continue to implement the Sales and Service Tax (SST), as the Goods and Services Tax (GST) will not be considered due to the ongoing burden of the cost of living.

Upfront Financing Needed To Support Malaysia’s Green Steel Transition - Think Tank

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Upfront financing support is needed to help Malaysia’s iron and steel producers fund capital-intensive investments and transition to green steel production, said the Socio-Economic Research Centre (SERC).

State Sales Tax, Logistics Costs The Main Factors In FFB Purchase Price Differences Between Sabah And Peninsula

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) — The imposition of State Sales Tax (SST) as well as logistics and transportation costs are the main factors behind the difference in the purchase price of fresh fruit bunches (FFB) between Sabah and the peninsula, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Automotive, Data Centres, Aerospace Offer Higher-value Opportunities For Steelmakers -- Sim

SUBANG JAYA, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s iron and steel industry can seize opportunities to shift to higher-value production by supplying the automotive, data centre, and aerospace sectors, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said.

CTOS Digital Among Top Active Counters In Early Trade Following Strong 3Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- CTOS Digital Bhd was among the top active counters in early trade today, following a stronger third-quarter performance ended Sept 30, 2026 (3Q 2026).