Budget 2027: Sabah Residents Want Cost Of Living Eased, MSMEs Empowered

By Syed Iylia Harizal

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 4 (Bernama) --  Easing the cost-of-living pressures and expanding support for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are among the expectations of the people in Sabah for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in parliament on Oct 9.

Sharp Connect 2026 Brings Smarter, Connected Solutions Closer To Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is expanding beyond traditional home appliances through ‘Sharp Connect 2026’, showcasing a broader ecosystem of smart and connected solutions for workplaces, education, hospitality and other sectors.

Budget 2027 Should Strengthen Port, Transport Links To Improve Supply Chains -- Operators

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Port operators hope stronger connectivity between ports and major transport infrastructure will be prioritised in the upcoming Budget 2027 to improve supply chains and ensure Malaysia's logistics ecosystem keeps pace with growing trade and investment.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For August 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for August 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak was not activated because cup lump rubber’s monthly average farm gate price was above RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg).

IOI Corp Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM1.68 Bln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd’s (IOI Corp) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) rose to RM1.68 billion from RM1.52 billion a year earlier, mainly supported by higher profit from its resource-based manufacturing and plantation segments.

Penang, Johor, Selangor Account For 79.4 Pct Of Malaysia’s Total Trade In July - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor and Selangor accounted for 79.4 per cent of Malaysia’s total trade in July 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).

Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Agriculture, Logistics To See Immediate Impact From Low-altitude Economy -- CAAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and logistics are expected to experience the most immediate impact from the development of Malaysia’s low-altitude economy (LAE), according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

TM Keen To Participate In SALAM Submarine Cable Network Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is keen to participate in the Sambungan Kabel Dasar Laut MADANI (SALAM) project, said its group chief executive officer Datuk Amar Huzaimi Md Deris.

BizMatch Mega PKNS 2026 Strengthens Selangor Entrepreneurs' Ecosystem

SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) continues to strengthen the state's entrepreneurship ecosystem through BizMatch Mega PKNS 2026, which brought together about 1,200 entrepreneurs at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) today.

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Slid 2.66 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) --  Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's (PCG) share price slid 2.66 per cent in early trade on Thursday, despite announcing a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), yesterday.

Analysts See Stronger 2H FY2026 Performance For Petronas Chemicals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) is expected to deliver stronger performance in the second half of financial year 2026 (2H FY26), supported by higher plant utilisation following the completion of major turnarounds, analysts said.