BYD To Unveil Malaysia EV Development Plan Within A Week

From Samantha Tan Chiew Tieng

SHENZHEN, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD Co Ltd is expected to announce within a week its next move for further expansion in Malaysia, amid questions over whether the automaker will collaborate with a local partner or establish its own manufacturing facility.

Butterfield FB IPO Oversubscribed 18.67 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Butterfield FB Bhd’s (BFB) initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 18.67 times by the Malaysian public, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on Sept 15, 2026.

Banks' Asset Quality Resilient On Healthy Buffers, Proactive Risk Management - RAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ asset quality remains resilient, supported by healthy loss-absorption buffers and proactive credit risk management, RAM Ratings said.

KPK, MPOB Ready To Help Smallholders Mitigate El Nino Impact - Noraini

BATU PAHAT, Aug 30 (Bernama) – The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK), through its agencies including the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB), is ready to assist smallholders in dealing with the effects of the El Nino phenomenon. 

West Asia Crisis: Govt Monitoring Inflation To Avoid Cost Pressure On The People

KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.

HDC Leads 15 Exporters To Fi South America As Halal Exports To Brazil Hit RM860.45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) led 15 Malaysian halal-certified exporters to Fi South America 2026 in Sao Paulo as Malaysia’s halal exports to Brazil increased to an estimated RM860.45 million in 2025 from RM510.82 million in 2023.

LSH Infra-Pertama Makmur JV Awarded Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway Project

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- LSH Infra Sdn Bhd and Pertama Makmur Sdn Bhd Joint Venture has been awarded the proposed development of the Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway (BSE), a strategic infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity and easing traffic congestion in Greater Kuala Lumpur.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Weaker Soybean Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as weaker soybean oil futures trading at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) weigh down market sentiment.

Petronas Gas 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM453.33 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd’s (PGB) net profit rose to RM453.33 million in the second quarter ended June 30,2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM450.19 million in the same period last year.

Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia’s palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.

MITI To Drive Low-Altitude Economy Development With Unmanned Valley Ecosystem Project

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will implement the Unmanned Valley Ecosystem pilot project to drive the development of the low-altitude economy (LAE).

Sime Darby Property 1H 2026 AUM Reaches RM5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s assets under management (AUM) have grown to RM5 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026) as the property developer continues to scale its recurring income portfolio while maintaining a resilient balance sheet.