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KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), following the 5.4 per cent growth in the preceding quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The newly launched sixth cycle of the Large-Scale Solar programme (LSS6) is expected to unlock between RM13 billion and RM15 billion in private investments, as the tender quota has expanded to 2.65 gigawatts (GW) from the previous 2.0 GW.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher on Thursday, driven by broad-based buying across multiple sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- GenOptima has introduced its enterprise Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) framework, providing a structured approach to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search optimisation across multiple large language models (LLMs) and AI platforms.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s shares rose 1.44 per cent in early trade on Thursday after its joint venture signed a bulk water supply agreement with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Widad Group Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Tengku Shaifuddin Tengku Jamaluddin as its new chairman and Nor Azlan Zainal as group managing director effective today.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Construction company Gamuda Bhd’s joint venture has entered into a bulk water supply agreement with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) to supply treated water to Penang from Perak under the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) – TAFI Industries Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, TAFI Home & Office Sdn Bhd has accepted a letter of award from Armani KPF2 Development Sdn Bhd involving works on a mixed commercial development in Setia Alam, Selangor.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not showing signs of a two-speed economy despite heightened global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties, with growth continuing to be supported by broad-based contributions from the manufacturing, services and construction sectors.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Stronger-than-expected electrical and electronics (E&E) exports and robust global semiconductor demand have prompted Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) to raise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.7 per cent from 4.5 per cent previously.
