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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, even as utilities, healthcare, and financial services sectors saw increased buying interest following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) data.
KUCHING, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Sarawak is taking steps to strengthen its position in the biotechnology and healthcare sectors through a proposed RM50 million investment to develop the Sarawak Regenerative BioFoundry at the Sarawak Bio-Industrial Park.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended lower on Friday, weighed down by a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Mercedes-Benz Malaysia is bringing its new Mercedes-Benz Operating System (MB.OS) to the Malaysian market through the all-new CLA 250+ electric, integrating artificial intelligence (AI) from Google and Microsoft into its latest Mercedes-Benz User Experience (MBUX) infotainment system.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd posted a stronger net profit of RM436 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) , compared with RM398 million in the same period a year ago.
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.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Digital Penang is targeting 2,000 users for its SME Digital Matching Platform within the first six months as part of efforts to accelerate digital adoption among small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the state.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- US robotic-assisted surgery pioneer and Nasdaq-listed Intuitive Surgical Inc expects its investment in Penang to reach nearly US$500 million (US$1=RM4.08) over the first five years of operations as it establishes a major manufacturing presence in the state.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will review the latest macroeconomic developments ahead of its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in two weeks before deciding its appropriate monetary policy stance.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s policy consistency and stronger economic fundamentals continue to support investor confidence, even amid concerns over the domestic political environment, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Pulau Jerejak has the potential to be developed as a financial hub to complement the semiconductor and high-tech sector in Bayan Lepas.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 fell to RM398 million from RM439 million a year ago.
