TKB To Strengthen Tourism Ecosystem, F&B Through RM1 Bln Urban Forest

IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Urban Forest development worth over RM1 billion in Tambun here is expected to be a catalyst for the state's economic growth when the 84-acre project is completed within three years.

Enhanced BioNexus Status Strengthens Malaysia’s Biotechnology Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The enhanced BioNexus Status framework strengthens Malaysia’s position as a platform for growing biotechnology companies by expanding support and responding to the industry’s evolving needs.

Petronas Posts Resilient Half-Year Results, Remains Steadfast In Safeguarding Energy Security 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- For the first half of the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded modest net profit and revenue that reflected disciplined execution, operational reliability and commercial excellence amid a challenging macro environment.

Malaysia Secures RM218.5 Bln In Approved Investments In 1h 2026 - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Broad-based Selling Ahead of Long Weekend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Friday, weighed down by broad-based selling ahead of the long weekend.

AIREI Launches Its Second AI-Based Smart Palm Oil Mill

IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- A Malaysia Digital (MD) status company, AIREI Sdn Bhd has launched its second artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart palm oil mill, this time with a significantly larger capacity of 60 tonnes per hour, up from 45 tonnes per hour at its first mill.

LSH Infra-Pertama Makmur JV Awarded Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway Project

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- LSH Infra Sdn Bhd and Pertama Makmur Sdn Bhd Joint Venture has been awarded the proposed development of the Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway (BSE), a strategic infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity and easing traffic congestion in Greater Kuala Lumpur.

TNB Commences Development Of 500kV National Grid Backbone, Reinforcing Malaysia’s Energy Security, Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) marked another significant achievement in its commitment to building a future-ready energy infrastructure with the commencement of a new 500-kilovolt (kV) National Grid Backbone transmission line – a strategic infrastructure project that will reinforce national energy security, accelerate energy transition and accommodate the nation’s future electricity needs.

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.

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).

MISC Shares Down 5.66 Pct In Early Trading Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s share price fell 5.66 per cent in the early trading session today, despite its higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), announced yesterday.