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Malaysia Poised To Capture Major Real Estate Growth Amid Region's Structural Transformation - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is emerging as a key beneficiary of Southeast Asia's structural transformation as the region shifts from cyclical recovery, according to Jones Lang LaSalle IP Inc (JLL).

Hartalega First Quarter Net Profit Jumps To RM70.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q 2026) rose to RM70.03 million from RM12.61 million a year earlier.

Malaysia's Business Events Industry To Generate RM34.97 Bln economic Impact By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's business events industry is projected to generate a cumulative economic impact of RM34.97 billion by 2030, driven by ongoing and strategic initiatives, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

FedEx Strengthens Malaysia’s Connectivity With New Guangzhou-Sydney Non-stop Freighter Service

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Global transportation company Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has launched its new Guangzhou-Sydney service route that will strengthen trade connectivity into Australia from key markets across Asia, including Malaysia.

AI Boom Propels More Malaysian Firms Onto Forbes Asia's 2026 Best Under A Billion List

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices amid de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

Malaysia Well-positioned Against Advanced Cyber Threats - Kaspersky

From K. Naveen Prabu

GUANGZHOU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well prepared to defend against advanced cyber threats targeting government institutions, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Sarawak Energy Bhd Appoints Ruslan Abdul Ghani As Group CEO Designate Effective Sept 1

KUCHING, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Ruslan Abdul Ghani as group chief executive officer (CEO) designate, effective Sept 1.

Tenaga Nasional Deeply Committed To Energy Sovereignty – TNB Genco Managing Director

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd is deeply committed to energy sovereignty by strengthening resilience, safeguarding energy security and accelerating sustainable growth.

Nippon Paint China Makes ARCHIDEX 2026 Debut As It Eyes Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) – As Southeast Asia accelerates the adoption of green building standards and upgrades its manufacturing base, demand for energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies in the construction and industrial sectors continues to grow, creating new opportunities for Chinese building materials companies to expand across the region.

Maybank To Fully Own Maybank Ageas Holdings In RM4.83 Bln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has entered into an Implementation Agreement (IA) with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) to acquire the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd (MAHB) for RM4.83 billion, paving the way for full ownership of the insurance and takaful holding company.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Due To Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by Petronas Chemicals, CelcomDigi and Tenaga Nasional, which was in line with the weakness in most regional peers despite news of a resumption of West Asia peace talks.