By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- As depositors, Muslims should reaffirm their understanding of the fundamental principle behind the establishment of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), which was created to help Muslims manage their savings for the purpose of performing the Hajj, rather than treating dividend announcements as the primary measure of the institution’s performance.
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.
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.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd’s (DLMI) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM38.17 million versus RM23.39 million in 2Q 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd’s (MSC) 80 per cent-owned subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd (RHT), has been directed by the Perak Department of Minerals and Geosciences (JMG Perak) to temporarily suspend its mining operations.
JAKARTA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s external debt rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to US$453.4 billion (US$1=RM4.05) in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher public external debt amid a slower contraction in private-sector debt.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- THL Partners (THL), a private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies, has announced a definitive agreement for a majority investment in Queue-it, an online traffic orchestration solutions provider.
LABUAN, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Labuan and Sabah government-owned Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) have formalised a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening hospitality and logistical support for Labuan's oil and gas (O&G) industry.
By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen
KULAI, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- In just two years, Tunas Grow Synergy Sdn Bhd has proven that success in chilli farming is attainable regardless of land size or business experience.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to offer more incentives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, said Affin Bank Bhd chief economist Alan Tan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Abnormal AI, a behavioural artificial intelligence (AI) security platform, has been accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and recognised as a trusted solution for government and enterprise adoption.
