Malaysia-Cambodia Business Mission Targets RM100 Mln In Potential Trade

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is targeting RM100 million in potential trade from its Export Acceleration Mission to Cambodia.

Penang Port Explores AI To Drive Smarter, Greener Operations

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Penang Port Commission (PPC) is exploring the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to optimise port operations, reduce equipment idling and energy consumption, and accelerate its transformation into a smarter, lower-carbon maritime hub.

Budget 2027 Must Meet People's Aspirations, Drive National Development - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 must heed the voice of the people and meet their aspirations by driving the country’s development and improving the people’s well-being, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Budget 2027 To Focus On Economic Resilience, Protecting People's Well-being -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will continue to focus on efforts to strengthen the nation’s economic resilience, protect the people’s well-being and implement measures to enhance fiscal sustainability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Pos Malaysia Trims 2Q Net Loss To RM43.46 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd trimmed its net loss to RM43.46 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026), compared with RM45.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Economists Upbeat On Malaysia’s 2026 Outlook After 6.0 Pct 2Q GDP Growth

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.

Economy Maintains Strong Momentum With 6 Pct 2Q Growth -- Akmal Nasrullah

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.

Digital Penang Eyes 2,000 Users For SME Digital Matching Platform In Six Months

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.

TH Should Focus On Income Stability, Avoid Pressure Of Chasing High Returns

By Nurul Jannah Kamaruddin and Mohd Noor Azeery Idris

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Income stability, liquidity, and capital safety must continue to form the basis of Lembaga Tabung Haji’s (TH) investment policy, given that the institution manages withdrawable savings.

Budget 2027: Mah Sing Proposes Measures To Boost Homeownership For First-time Buyers

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.

Toyota Aims To Bolster 'Earning Power' Amid Tariff, West Asia Headwinds

NAGOYA (Japan), Aug 13 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s top executive vowed to strengthen its "earning power," with the industry facing headwinds from US tariffs and the prolonged conflict in the West Asia, Kyodo News reported.

SME Financing Conditions Remain Supportive, But Businesses Must Adapt - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Overall financing conditions for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) remain supportive, with banks and development financial institutions (DFIs) continuing to provide financing to viable businesses.