Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US Treasury Yields Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback and easing US Treasury yields, said an analyst. 

Asia-Pacific Airlines To Maintain Growth Despite Cost Headwinds - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines are strengthening their defences against industry headwinds by continuing to invest heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft, supported by long-term demand prospects, lower debt following the pandemic and a diverse funding mix, S&P Global Ratings said.

Malaysia Carves Premium Niche In Asia's Digital-Infra Race - Economist

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is carving out a premium niche in Asia's digital-infrastructure race, combining scalable power, connectivity, execution speed, industrial depth and hyperscale capital, says an economist.

Insuring A Nation’s Journey: Malaysia’s Insurance Industry Through The Years

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Aug (Bernama) -- It goes without saying the insurance sector played a vital role from Malaysia’s pre-independence era to the present day in providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, mobilising capital and act as a stabilising factor during economic crises.

Nur Sabrina’s Dessert Journey: A Sweet Dream Come True

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

SUNGAI BULOH, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- What started as a small venture selling Malaysian ice cream during the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a thriving dessert business for Nur Sabrina Md Salleh.

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.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Amid 'Economic D-Day' Uncertainty

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.

TH Governance Crucial, With Wider Implications For Domestic Market - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the governance of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is important from an economic perspective, taking into account the role and scale of the institution which manages the trust of more than 9.8 million depositors and holds a significant position as an institutional investor in the domestic economy.

Khazanah Seeks More Startups To Scale Via Dana Impak After Skyechip Success

By Karina Imran & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has seen strong participation from venture capital players in SkyeChip Bhd’s growth and hopes more Malaysian start-ups will take similar steps to scale and tap funding opportunities under its Dana Impak programme.

Khazanah Deploys RM15 Bln Under GEAR-uP Initiative - Amirul Feisal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has deployed RM15 billion to date of its RM25 billion five-year domestic investment commitment under the Ministry of Finance’s GEAR-uP initiative. 

Malaysia Airlines To Retime Selected Flights Amid National Day Airspace Closures

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines Bhd will retime selected flights arriving at and departing from KL International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 following temporary airspace closures in conjunction with the 69th National Day celebrations.

APAC Reinsurers Post 4.0 Pct Revenue Growth In 2025 - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best’s composite of Asia-Pacific (APAC) reinsurance companies reversed a revenue decline from the previous year, posting a 4.0 per cent increase in net insurance service revenue in 2025, driven primarily by overseas business.