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Economy

MNRB Holdings Establishes RM500 Mln Commercial Paper Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has established a commercial paper (CP) programme of up to RM500 million in nominal value to raise funds for its working capital, investments, capital expenditure and other corporate purposes.

MBSB Sees Ringgit Supported By Resilient Fundamentals, Maintains RM4.01 2026 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects the ringgit to remain supported by Malaysia’s relatively resilient economic fundamentals, although short-term movements are likely to remain sensitive to United States (US) monetary policy expectations and broader risk sentiment.

Mary Kay’s Largest Global Brand Campaign Puts Shared Beauty Centre Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has launched Beauty Is More Beautiful Shared, its largest-ever global consumer-facing campaign and a long-term brand strategy aimed at driving its next phase of growth across 40 markets worldwide.

Vietnam's Sun Phuquoc Airways Launches Direct KL-Phu Quoc Service

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Vietnam-based full-service carrier Sun PhuQuoc Airways (SPA) launched its direct Kuala Lumpur (KL)-Phu Quoc service on Sept 1, 2026, marking the inaugural flight of the new route and opening a new chapter in air connectivity between Malaysia and Vietnam’s popular island destination.

Boomi Helps HEB Construction Streamline Tender Process With AI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Boomi announced that HEB Construction has established a single source of truth to automate bios and resumes supporting part of its tender process via the Boomi Enterprise Platform, giving teams instant access to accurate, reusable information.

IILM’s US$1.353 Bln Short-Term Sukuk Oversubscribed By 2.43 Times 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) today announced the reissuance of US$1.353 billion (US$1=RM4.03) in short-term sukuk, attracting strong and diversified demand from investors across its network of Islamic financial institutions.

Thailand's SNPS Eyes Malaysian Partners To Leverage Halal Certification For Middle East Markets

From Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

BANGKOK, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Thailand-based natural ingredients manufacturer, Specialty Natural Products Public Company Ltd (SNPS), is open to co-developing products with Malaysian partners to leverage Malaysia’s halal certification as a strategic launchpad into Middle Eastern markets.

Hope For Budget 2027 To Further Strengthen Agri-Commodities Sector – Noraini

SERDANG, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The Plantation and Commodities Ministry (KPK) hopes Budget 2027 will continue to focus on strengthening the agribased-commodities sector, particularly by increasing smallholders’ incomes and raising the industry’s competitiveness.

MSME Policy Should Focus On Coordinated, Outcome-Oriented Support -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy should move beyond expanding the quantum of assistance towards building a more coordinated, accessible and outcome-oriented ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).

Close Coordination Crucial To Minimise El Nino Impact On Manufacturers -- FMM

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Close coordination between the governments, authorities and manufacturers will be crucial to minimise disruptions to industrial operations should Malaysia face a severe and prolonged El Nino, according to the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM).

Helical Fusion Advances As Final Candidate For Japan’s METI Fusion Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd, a fusion energy company developing a Helical Stellarator for commercially viable fusion power, has been named a final candidate for Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) programme supporting the demonstration of fusion power generation.

Peregrine Cold Logistics Enters Indonesia With Joint Venture 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Peregrine Cold Logistics (Peregrine), Asia’s unified cold storage and logistics platform, has entered Indonesia through a joint venture with Indonesian real estate developer Sinar Primera to acquire and develop tier-one cold storage assets across the country.