Is Malaysia Really Ready For Battery EV Transition?

By Niam Seet Wei

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- A year ago, during my Wolfson Press Fellowship at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, I was grappling with a question I was not entirely sure I wanted to answer.

Ringgit To Trade Around RM4.07-4.08 With Upside Bias Next Week, Supported By Stronger 2Q GDP

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around RM4.07 to RM4.08 with an upside bias next week, on sentiment brought about by Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar On Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit firmed against the US dollar on Friday as Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected Gross Domestic Product growth for the second quarter of the year (2Q 2026) supported the local currency.

Indonesia Proposes RP4.09 Quadrillion Spending For 2027; Targets 6.0 Pct Growth

JAKARTA, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has proposed a state expenditure of Rp4.09 quadrillion (Rp1 million= RM228.40) for 2027 to support eight national priority programmes, as the government targets to achieve a stronger economic growth of six per cent next year.

Proactive Measures Help Sustain Malaysia’s GDP Growth Momentum Amid West Asia Conflict – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The government’s proactive response to the West Asia crisis, including financing support for affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and targeted fuel subsidies, helped sustain household spending and business activity in the country.

Economy Maintains Strong Momentum With 6 Pct 2Q Growth -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A six per cent growth in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026 illustrates that Malaysia’s economy continues to have strong momentum despite facing a challenging global environment, says Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Affin Bank's 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM127.52 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit fell by 11.1 per cent to RM127.52 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM143.48 million in 2Q 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday as the market digested Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) data, which showed 6.0 per cent growth.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 6.0 Pct In 2Q 2026, Beating DOSM's Advance Estimates -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), surpassing the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) advance estimate of 5.8 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

SBC Medical Reports 13 Pct Rise In Q2 Revenue, Net Income Jumps 335 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical) reported a 13 per cent year-on-year (yoy) increase in consolidated revenue to US$49 million for the second quarter (Q2) of fiscal 2026 ended June 30. (US$1 = RM4.08)

MBSB IB Anticipates Malaysia’s Economy To Grow By 5.9 Pct Y-o-Y in 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates Malaysia’s economy to grow by 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), slightly above the advance estimate of 5.8 per cent.

Services Sector Revenue Up 11.2 Pct To RM714.7 Bln In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The services sector expanded by 11.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), with revenue reaching RM714.7 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).