Petronas Dagangan's Share Price Up 1.60 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s share price rose 1.60 per cent in early trade on Wednesday after the company posted a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026).

Shipping, Logistics Ecosystem Needs Investment To Keep Pace With Cargo Growth -- SAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to address the lack of investment across its shipping and logistics ecosystem as gateway cargo grows while capacity in supporting industries shrinks, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Asia-Pacific Region To Grow 4.2 Pct; AI Boom To Cushion Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.

Asia-Pacific Airlines To Maintain Growth Despite Cost Headwinds - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines are strengthening their defences against industry headwinds by continuing to invest heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft, supported by long-term demand prospects, lower debt following the pandemic and a diverse funding mix, S&P Global Ratings said.

Malaysia Carves Premium Niche In Asia's Digital-Infra Race - Economist

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is carving out a premium niche in Asia's digital-infrastructure race, combining scalable power, connectivity, execution speed, industrial depth and hyperscale capital, says an economist.

Insuring A Nation’s Journey: Malaysia’s Insurance Industry Through The Years

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Aug (Bernama) -- It goes without saying the insurance sector played a vital role from Malaysia’s pre-independence era to the present day in providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, mobilising capital and act as a stabilising factor during economic crises.

Nur Sabrina’s Dessert Journey: A Sweet Dream Come True

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

SUNGAI BULOH, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- What started as a small venture selling Malaysian ice cream during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a thriving dessert business for Nur Sabrina Md Salleh.

Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia’s palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.

Guan Chong's Net Profit Soars To RM253.02 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Guan Chong Bhd's net profit surged to RM253.02 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2026 compared with RM48.20 million in 2Q last year.

Zetrix AI Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM269.25 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM269.25 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), from RM199.15 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

Sime Darby Property's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM322.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s net profit rose to RM322.03 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM143.54 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Batu Kawan Posts RM653.16 Mln Net Loss In 3Q On RM1.62 Bln Impairment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) --Batu Kawan Bhd reported a net loss of RM653.16 million in the third quarter (3Q) of 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026, compared to a net profit of RM182.92 million from the same period a year earlier.