9d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s net profit fell to RM31.71 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) from RM62.83 million in the same period last year.
10d ago
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Penang plans to shift from its current dominance in assembly and testing activities towards high-value upstream activities such as chip design, system architecture and prototype development, in a bid to become a leading semiconductor design hub in ASEAN by 2040.
11d ago
By Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar dan Nor Azeera Adam
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ability of national institutions to continue functioning professionally and the consistency of policies have become key strengths for Malaysia in maintaining economic resilience and investor confidence, despite the dynamic domestic political environment.
12d ago
JAKARTA, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Indonesia has proposed a state expenditure of Rp4.09 quadrillion (Rp1 million= RM228.40) for 2027 to support eight national priority programmes, as the government targets to achieve a stronger economic growth of six per cent next year.
12d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Economists have raised their growth expectations for Malaysia’s economy in 2026 following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) performance in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A six per cent growth in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026 illustrates that Malaysia’s economy continues to have strong momentum despite facing a challenging global environment, says Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
12d ago
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.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit remained broadly stable against the currencies of major trading partners in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, amid evolving global financial conditions, particularly the shift in market expectations due to the direction of United States monetary policy, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd’s share price rose 1.70 per cent in early trading on Friday after the company reported a second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) surge in net profit yesterday.
13d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd hopes the government will continue to encourage homeownership among young and middle-income households in its recommendations for Budget 2027, which is scheduled to be tabled in the Dewan Rakyat on Oct 9.
13d ago
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three bumiputera-led high-growth, high-value technology (tech) companies to accelerate innovation in industrial automation, healthcare and digital inclusion.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- NUR Power has been recognised at the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2026, securing a runner-up place in the Special Submission-Renewable Energy (RE) Enabler Technology category for its pioneering Pilot Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NUR Power’s West Substation in Kulim Hi-Tech Park.