EconomyMalaysia
Malaysia seeks faster Budget 2027 delivery alongside governance reforms
Planned measures include legislation for state-owned entities and consideration of procurement before allocation warrants are issued.
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- Startups & FundingMalaysia
Three startups win Selangor accelerator titles and RM20,000 each
All 12 winners across the programme’s three tracks will receive places on overseas programmes in Hong Kong or Shanghai.
- MarketsIndonesia
Arkora Hydro insiders buy 549,000 shares for Rp1.2 billion
The purchases took place on 13–16 October 2026, at an average price of Rp2,148 per share, according to an exchange disclosure.
- Banking & FintechIndonesia
Indonesia's state insurer consolidation seen having little effect on policy scheme
LPS says participation in its planned policy guarantee programme will depend on which companies conduct insurance business, rather than their holding structures.
- EconomyIndonesia
Indonesia's free meals programme reaches more than 57 million people
State budget spending reached Rp153.2 trillion by September 30, while authorities suspended 1,276 kitchens lacking hygiene and sanitation certificates.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Malaysia launches six locally developed chips
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir estimates the chips have combined sales potential of RM300 million.
- Banking & FintechIndonesia
Bank Mandiri says Jhonlin loan was for business needs, not share trading
The bank said shares in JARR and PGUN formed part of the collateral, with pledged shares treated as a secondary repayment source.
- MarketsIndonesia
Chandra Asri plans share buyback of up to Rp1 trillion
The Indonesian company plans to repurchase up to 800 million shares between 20 October 2026 and 19 January 2027.
- More SportsMalaysia
Zuhairie takes Malaysia's opening gold after Games record in qualifying
The cyclist won the men's C4-C5 1,000 metre time trial, finishing ahead of Thailand's Jaturong Niwanti and Indonesia's Sufyan Saori.
- Music & ConcertsSingapore
BTS-themed shows and installations planned across Singapore in December
The month-long programme is the project's first and only Southeast Asian stop, coinciding with four sold-out BTS concerts.
