Harlina Samson Appointed Bernama Economic News Service Deputy Editor-In-Chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today announced the promotion of Harlina Samson to Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Economic News Service, effective Sept 1, 2026.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed As Profit-taking Emerges Ahead of Long Weekend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Thursday, as investors took profit ahead of the long weekend.

EV Charging Technology Transfer Must Suit Local Needs – LINCHR

By Ng Che Yan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese smart charging solutions for new electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining a foothold in Malaysia as the country’s EV market is expected to accelerate over the next three to five years.

Mainland China Postgraduates At UKM Help Empower Special Needs Students

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A group of postgraduate students from mainland China at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is helping to economically empower special needs students from a school in Ampang, Selangor, with skills that will help them find employment and improve their economic status.

Ringgit Up Against Greenback On Softer US Treasury Yields Ahead Of Jackson Hole Meeting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by softer US Treasury yields ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium.

Proton Targets 200,000 Sales In 2026 As xEV Share Reaches 17 Pct

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd expects its total vehicle sales to reach 200,000 units in 2026, which will mark its highest annual sales performance in 15 years, following a strong first-half (1H) performance.

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).

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.

Kiddocare's On-Demand Babysitting Service Builds Trust With Over 100,000 Families

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Flexible babysitting whenever parents need it is the most valuable service Kiddocare Sdn Bhd offers, giving parents greater convenience and one less thing to worry about.

Malaysia To Host ICOPA 2030 In Kuching, First In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has clinched the hosting rights for the International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA) 2030, which will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, from Aug 18-23, 2030.

Malaysia Targets Arm Collaboration Chips To Enter Production By 2030 - Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims for locally manufactured chips developed in collaboration with Arm Ltd to enter the production stage and be used in the country’s semiconductor supply chain by 2030, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.