MR DIY Among Most Active Counters Following 2Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd’s shares were actively traded in the early trade today after the company posted a lower net profit of RM134.40 million in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

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).

TH Posts Almost RM13 Bln In Losses From 14 Investments, Seven of Which 100 Pct Losses - Amir Hamzah

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) incurred losses of nearly RM13 billion through 14 problematic investments, seven of which suffered losses of 100 per cent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Casuarina Meru Eyes 62 Pct Occupancy Rate, Launches Loyalty Programme

IPOH,  Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Casuarina Meru Sdn Bhd is targeting an overall occupancy rate of 62 per cent for its four-star Hotel Casuarina@Meru this year, driven by positive domestic tourism growth and sustained visitor arrivals.

Competitive Labour Costs, Skilled Workforce Boost Malaysia's Foreign Investor Appeal - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's competitive labour costs, low land prices and strong human resources have made the country investor-friendly, said Hong Kong-listed Far East Consortium International Ltd. 

MN Holdings Shares Rise On TNB Contract Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- MN Holdings Bhd's share price rose today after the company announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, MN Utilities Engineering Sdn Bhd, secured a works contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) worth RM122.31 million.

TH Continues To Try To Obtain Remainder Of Arbitration Award From Al-Rawda

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) – Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is continuing its efforts to obtain the remaining arbitration award from Saudi Arabia-based property developer and project management company Al-Rawda Real Estates Development & Project Management Co Ltd, including through asset tracing, after the company only paid 14.9 million Saudi riyal (one Saudi riyal = RM1.09) out of the 899 million Saudi riyal awarded.

Malaysia-Hong Kong Dual IPO Listing Framework To Take Effect Next Month - Anthony Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The simplified dual initial public offering (IPO) listing framework between Malaysia and Hong Kong will take effect next month, further strengthening capital market linkages between the two economies.

Mavenir Appoints Jitin Bhandari As EVP To Lead NeoCloud Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Mavenir has appointed Jitin Bhandari as Executive Vice President (EVP), NeoCloud Platform and Forward Deployment Engineering.

Government Bails Out TH With Over RM10 Bln To Restore Finances, Not Sell Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government rescued Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) through a bailout exceeding RM10 billion due to mismanagement and embezzlement, to restore its financial position and not to take over the institution's assets, the Dewan Rakyat was informed today.

Businesses, Public Play Vital Role In Strengthening Malaysia’s Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses and the public have a vital role in supporting   Malaysia’s energy security, which has become increasingly important, as global geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt the energy landscape.

Space42, Autonomous A2Z Sign US$7 Mln Agreement For UAE Level-4 Mobility

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Space42, a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based artificial intelligence (AI)-powered SpaceTech company, and South Korea’s Autonomous A2Z (A2Z) have signed a US$7 million commercial agreement to deploy Level-4 autonomous mobility solutions in the UAE. (US$1=RM4.09)