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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- 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.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
Malaysia’s financial exposure to DNB reaches zero after refinancing
DNB is expected to finance itself, with Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil ruling out further government financial support.
- EconomyVietnam
Vietnam seeks cheaper bank loans as funding pressures persist
The central bank wants priority-sector lending rates lowered by 1.5 to two percentage points, with several state-owned lenders announcing reductions.
- Business & CompaniesMalaysia
KKR plans investment of more than RM2.6 billion in Petronas' India renewables arm
The proposed funding would support Gentari's expansion and debt reduction, with KKR retaining an option to acquire an ownership stake later.
