Penang, Johor, Selangor Account For 79.4 Pct Of Malaysia’s Total Trade In July - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor and Selangor accounted for 79.4 per cent of Malaysia’s total trade in July 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

PIP Handles 100,000 TEU In Four-and-a-half Months

PADANG BESAR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Free Trade Zone - Perlis Inland Clearance Depot (PIP) has handled 100,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of cargo in the four-and-a-half months since it began full operations in April.

Malaysia’s AI Transformation Should Prioritise Education, Healthcare -- Senator

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, China, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s push towards artificial intelligence (AI) should place human empowerment and dignity at its core as the country accelerates adoption of the technology across key sectors, particularly education and healthcare.

ClearOpx Joins Three Industry Bodies To Advance Commodity Risk Standards

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- ClearOpx has joined three industry bodies — Energy LEAP, the Grain and Feed Trade Association (GAFTA), and the Committee of Chief Risk Officers (CCRO) — to help advance operational standards and risk management practices across commodity markets.

Holafly Ranks Lisbon As World’s Best Destination For Corporate Getaways

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Holafly’s Global Team-Building Index has identified Lisbon, Portugal, as the world's leading destination for corporate getaways, driven by its coastal activities, flight connectivity, and competitive costs.

Malaysia's PPI Rises By 9.7 Pct In July 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) increased by 9.7 per cent in July 2026, slightly higher than a 9.2 per cent increase in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

BNM: Malaysia’s International Reserve Assets At Us$132.07 Bln As Of End-July

KUALA LUMPUR, August 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserve assets amounted to US$132.07 billion (US$1= RM4.02), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$368.50 million as of end-July 2026, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Yinson Holdings Shares Down 2.25 Pct At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s share price fell 2.25 per cent at midday today, following a report that its founder, the Lim family, as well as the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and MISC Bhd are teaming up for a potential takeover of the oil and gas company.

ASM 2 Wawasan Declares income Distribution Amounting To RM1.31 Bln, Highest In 7 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama)-- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly-owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced a RM1.31 billion income distribution for its fixed price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 2 – Wawasan (ASM 2 Wawasan).

Utility Counters Weigh On Bursa Malaysia At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, weighed down by persistent selling pressure in selected heavyweights, particularly utility counters.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned lower at mid-morning, weighed down by selected heavyweights, particularly in the utilities, construction and financial services sectors.

Learning Tree Introduces Anthropic's Claude Certification Preparation Courses

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Learning Tree International has announced a new suite of live, instructor-led preparation courses for Anthropic’s Claude certifications, giving organisations a structured path to build role-based Claude expertise across business, developer, and architecture teams.