Khazanah Seeks More Startups To Scale Via Dana Impak After Skyechip Success

By Karina Imran & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has seen strong participation from venture capital players in SkyeChip Bhd’s growth and hopes more Malaysian start-ups will take similar steps to scale and tap funding opportunities under its Dana Impak programme.

Khazanah Deploys RM15 Bln Under GEAR-uP Initiative - Amirul Feisal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has deployed RM15 billion to date of its RM25 billion five-year domestic investment commitment under the Ministry of Finance’s GEAR-uP initiative. 

McDonald’s Malaysia, TNB Deepen Clean Energy Partnership

BATU KAWAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) – McDonald’s Malaysia is expanding its renewable energy partnership with the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) through rooftop solar installations, renewable electricity sourcing and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities as part of efforts to strengthen sustainability across its restaurant network.

KPJ Healthcare MD Resigns, Effective Sept 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd president and managing director (MD) Chin Keat Chyuan, 52, has resigned from his positions, effective Sept 1, 2026, to pursue other interests.

EV Localisation Policy Should Strengthen Industry, Not Restrict Competition -- Penang CM

BATU KAWAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) localisation policy should strengthen the domestic industry without restricting competition, consumer choice or investor confidence.

YTL Power Partners JLand Group To Develop Gigawatt-scale Data Centre Campus In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- YTL Power International Bhd and JLand Group have announced a strategic partnership to undertake a joint development at Sedenak Tech Park West (STeP) in Johor, which will include a new gigawatt-scale data centre campus.

Petronas Chemicals 2Q Net Profit At RM414 Mln Vs RM1.08 Bln Net Loss A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's (PCG) net profit surged to RM414 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from a net loss of RM1.08 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.

ACE Market-bound GTA Holdings Aims To Raise RM71.75 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- GTA Holdings Bhd, an aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider, aims to raise RM71.75 million from its initial public offering (IPO).

FGV Appoints Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi As Group Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has appointed Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi as group managing director (GMD) effective today, making her the first woman to lead the company.

KPJ Healthcare's 2Q FY2026 Net Profit Up By 27 Pct To RM103.92 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd's net profit surged by 27 per cent for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) to RM103.92 million compared with RM82.06 million in the same quarter one year ago. 

Tencent Cloud Establishes Its First Malaysian Cloud Region In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Tencent Cloud has established its first cloud region in Malaysia, comprising up to three availability zones in Johor, as the company strengthens its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to support enterprises in the country.

Alam Maritim Shares Drop 11.53 Pct After Group CEO Remanded By MACC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Alam Maritim Resources Bhd’s share price fell 11.53 per cent during mid-afternoon trade, following the remand of its group managing director and group chief executive officer Datuk Azmi Ahmad by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).