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SME Malaysia Calls For Outcome-driven Budget 2027 To Build Global Malaysian Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) has called for Budget 2027 to focus on measurable outcomes, not merely grants, financing and incentives, with success judged by productivity, investment, growth and competitiveness.

LBS Bina Records Net Profit Of RM15.04 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd registered a net profit of RM15.04 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) compared with RM27.08 million in 2Q FY2025.

Kossan Rubber's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM64.47 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) had more than doubled to RM64.47 million from RM31.15 million in 2Q 2025, supported by improved performance across its divisions.

TH Plantations Records Net Profit Of RM5.78 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd (THP) registered a net profit of RM5.78 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared with RM11.78 million in 2Q 2025. 

GST Features In SST Can Ease Tax Cascading, Cost Pressures - FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Incorporating selected Goods and Services Tax (GST) features into the existing Sales and Service Tax (SST) framework can help address tax cascading and cost pressures, the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) said.

PublicInvest Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.4 Pct On Strong 2Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected second quarter (2Q) economic growth has prompted Public Investment Bank Bhd (PublicInvest) to raise its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecast to 5.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent.

MEF Calls For Survival Package To Strengthen MSME Support

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) is calling on the government to strengthen assistance for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs).

Ringgit Expected To Stabilise By End-August – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the ringgit to stabilise by end-August as the US dollar gives back some of its earlier gains following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.

Malaysia's Economic Growth May Exceed 5.0 Pct In 2026 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy could record another year of growth exceeding 5.0 per cent, supported by robust exports and resilient domestic spending, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Perodua Cuts Axia Prices, Passes Operational Savings To Customers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has today reduced the price of its Axia model, Malaysia's most affordable compact car model, by up to RM4,700, effective immediately. 

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct In June On Lower Retail Fuel Inflation -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lower retail fuel inflation, particularly for RON97 and diesel, contributed to Malaysia’s headline inflation easing to 1.9 per cent in June, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

BNM Plans To Set Up Governance Framework To Keep MediAsas Sustainable And Affordable

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) plans to set up a governance framework to ensure that MediAsas, Malaysia’s base medical and health insurance and takaful (MHIT) product, remains affordable and sustainable over the long term amid rising healthcare costs.