Poh Kong FY2026 Net Profit Jumps 60 Pct To RM193.37 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 28 (Bernama) -- Poh Kong Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose 59.7 per cent to RM193.37 million for the financial year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM121.10 million a year earlier.

MIHAS Records RM5.5 Bln In Sales By Fourth Day, Confident Of Hitting RM6 Bln -- MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, 26 Sept (Bernama) --  The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) 2026 recorded RM5.5 billion in sales as of the fourth day of the event, said Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) chairman Datuk Seri Reezal Merican Naina Merican.

Rubber Market Expected To Stay Volatile Next Week Amid Bad Weather Forecast

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain volatile next week amid bad weather conditions and ongoing geopolitical tensions, said industry expert Denis Low.

AM Best Affirms Vietnam’s BIC Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of BIDV Insurance Joint Stock Corporation (BIC).

Samsung P/C China Credit Ratings Affirmed At Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of Samsung Property & Casualty Insurance Company (China) Ltd (Samsung P/C China), with a stable outlook.

Singapore Says Financial System Remains Resilient, Has Adequate Buffers Amid Global Uncertainty

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Sept 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s financial conditions have been broadly supportive despite a mixed global backdrop, supported by easing borrowing costs, tighter credit spreads and a pickup in bank credit growth, according to the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

Internal Auditors Must Reskill As AI, Data Analytics Transform Profession

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 21 (Bernama) -- Internal auditors need to continuously reskill in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics and emerging technologies as the profession evolves from a traditional compliance-focused function into a more strategic advisory role.

Rubber Market Likely To Remain Steady With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to remain steady in prices and demand, with a slight downward bias next week amid higher costs, geopolitical uncertainties and a manageable supply-demand balance, said industry expert Denis Low.

Domestic Private Investments Can Revitalise Idle Assets — Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 17 (Bernama) — Domestic private investments can revitalise idle assets and boost the local economic ecosystem, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Tan Chong Motor Assemblies, Perodua Sales Ink Battery Project Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 14 (Bernama) -- Tan Chong Motor Assemblies Sdn Bhd (TCMA) has entered into a master agreement with Perodua Sales Sdn Bhd (PSSB) for Perodua's battery electric vehicle (BEV) project in Serendah.

SC Developing Sukuk Prisma SDG To Fund Climate Adaptation, Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is developing a new shariah-based framework, known as Sukuk Prisma SDG, to facilitate non-ringgit sukuk issuances that support climate adaptation, resilience and other national sustainable development priorities.

Bursa Malaysia Publicly Reprimands Techna-X

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has publicly reprimanded Techna-X Bhd for breaching the Bursa Malaysia Securities Main Market Listing Requirements.