NEEAP 2.0 Aims RM85.2 Bln Utility Saving, Cut Energy Demand By 11.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The National Energy Efficiency Policy and Action Plan 2026–2035 (NEEAP 2.0) aims to deliver RM85.24 billion in utility savings, reduce national energy demand by 11.6 per cent, and achieve cumulative energy savings of 815,383 terajoules (TJ) by 2035.

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.

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5-5.5 Pct On Stronger Global AI Expenditure Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.

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.

Govt Faced RM74.5 Bln Liability Risk If ‘Bank Run’ Occurred In 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government risked assuming liabilities of about RM74.5 billion if a massive panic withdrawal, or “bank run”, had occurred in 2018, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

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)

Beanstalk Launches Monsoon Ventures To Support Southeast Asian Agtech 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Beanstalk AgTech has launched Monsoon Ventures, a new venture studio in Singapore backed by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) and Rabo Foundation, to support founders in Southeast Asia in commercialising agricultural technology (agtech) solutions.

CPO Price Outlook For 2026-2027 Raised On Rising Supply Risks - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has raised 2026 and 2027 crude palm oil (CPO) price forecasts by RM50 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,550 per tonne, respectively, on rising supply risks.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on bargain hunting after a recent slip, despite the cue from negative Wall Street.

FBM KLCI Futures Almost Flat In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened almost flat in early trade on Tuesday. 

Ringgit Opens Mixed Against Major Currencies As US Dollar Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mixed against a basket of major currencies on Tuesday, while the US dollar strengthened amid elevated crude oil prices following the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

TH RCI: Debate Should Focus On Ending Political Interference, Says Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Tomorrow's parliamentary debate on the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report on Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) should focus on ensuring there is no political involvement or interference in the institution's administration, a business academic said.