Malaysia Airlines Confirms Flight MH89 Cancelled After Technical Issue, All Onboard Safe

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines today confirmed that flight MH89, bound for Kuala Lumpur from Tokyo Narita International Airport, discontinued takeoff this morning following a technical issue involving one of its engines.

Segamat Inland Port Targets More Than 6,000 TEUs Until Year-End

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

SEGAMAT, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Segamat Inland Port (SIP) aims to handle over 6,000 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containers by the end of this year, following the resumption of its operations in late June.

Toshiba Adds 80V Electronic Fuse For Industrial Power Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has added “TCKE1401NM”, an 80-volt (V)-rated electronic fuse (eFuse IC), to its lineup of eFuse ICs with multiple built-in power line protection functions.

AmBank Group Expects FY2027 Loan Growth To Remain At 7-8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects its loan growth to remain at around seven per cent to eight per cent for the financial year 2027 (FY2027), supported by continued demand from mid-tier corporates and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Malaysia To Review New Investment Applicants To Ensure Domestic Economy Benefits -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will review new investment applicants to ensure their activities generate employment and economic benefits for the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Resulticks Strengthens Channel Partnerships With Pallasena V Viswanath Appointment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Resulticks has appointed Pallasena V Viswanath as Global Advisor, Channel Partnerships, to strengthen its global partner ecosystem and drive growth through strategic alliances.

Malaysia Is First RCEP Country To Establish Business Advisory Council Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become the first Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating country to establish a national RCEP Business Advisory Council (RBAC) Network.

Malaysia Affected By Strait Of Hormuz Issue, But Not As Severely As Countries Without Oil & Gas - Johari

IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has also been affected by the crisis and disruptions to the energy sector related to the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, however, the impact will not be as severe as in countries that have no oil and gas resources.  

Govt Will Not Consider Core GST Principle, Open To Adjusting SST -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The government will not consider the basic principle of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a broad-based tax, while remaining open to making adjustments to improve the implementation of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Sunway Healthcare 2Q Net Profit Jumps To RM78.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Healthcare Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) leapt to RM78.15 million from RM41.38 million a year earlier.

Kossan Rubber's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM64.47 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) had more than doubled to RM64.47 million from RM31.15 million in 2Q 2025, supported by improved performance across its divisions.

Malaysia Seeks REE Investors To Share Technology, Develop Full Supply Chain - Johari

IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants investors exploring rare earth element (REE) opportunities in the country to bring and share their technology and participate directly across the entire supply chain, from upstream to downstream activities.