Sarawak Moves Towards Becoming Home To Southeast Asia's Regenerative Medicine Hub

KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is taking steps to strengthen its position in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors through a proposed RM50 million investment to develop the Sarawak Regenerative BioFoundry at the Sarawak Bio-Industrial Park.

CelcomDigi 2Q FY2026 net Profit Falls To RM398 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 fell to RM398 million from RM439 million a year ago.

Malaysia's Current Account Remains Surplus At RM10.8 Bln In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a surplus of RM10.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), primarily supported by a substantial increase in the goods surplus to RM40.7 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

TH Should Focus On Income Stability, Avoid Pressure Of Chasing High Returns

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Income stability, liquidity, and capital safety must continue to form the basis of Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) investment policy, given that the institution manages withdrawable savings.

Pharmaniaga 2Q 2026 Net Profit Rises To RM12.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM12.49 million from RM3.96 million a year earlier.

Portfolio Restructuring Enhances TH's Capacity To Generate Consistent Returns

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Nur Aiman Najwa Dzamae

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Tabung Haji (TH) is now in a better position to consistently generate returns of between four and five percent -- or even higher -- without assuming excessive risk.

VentureTECH Invests RM28 Mln In Three Bumiputera Tech Firms To Drive Innovation

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three bumiputera-led high-growth, high-value technology (tech) companies to accelerate innovation in industrial automation, healthcare and digital inclusion.

iHerb Marks 30th Anniversary With Global Sale, Platform Expansion 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- iHerb, a global eCommerce retailer of vitamins, minerals, supplements and health and wellness products, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with its biggest sales event of the year and the addition of 10 newly supported languages to its shopping platform.

Haikou-Penang Direct Flights To Take Off Oct 11

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Haikou-Penang direct flight service will be launched on Oct 11, making Haikou the ninth Chinese city to have a scheduled direct air link with Penang, said State Tourism and Creative Economy Committee chairman Wong Hon Wai.

AHAM Capital Reports 99 Pct ESG Rating Coverage, Stronger Climate Disclosures In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) achieved 99 per cent environmental, social and governance (ESG) rating coverage across all in-scope equities and bonds in 2025, according to its 2025 sustainability report released today.

Teleport, Avalon Airport Partner To Establish Victoria Operations Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Capital A’s logistics venture and e-commerce logistics specialist, Teleport, has signed a partnership agreement with Avalon Airport Melbourne to establish Avalon as Teleport’s latest strategic operations hub in Victoria, Australia.

Putrajaya Perdana Acquisition Approval Took Place While The Company Was Under Jho Low’s Control

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) – The entire approval process for Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) purchase of a 30 per cent stake in Putrajaya Perdana Bhd in 2014 took place when the company was said to be under the control of Low Taek Jho, or Jho Low, through Utama Banking Group Bhd (UBG Bhd).