MSC Subsidiary Directed To Temporarily Suspend Tin Mining Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd’s (MSC) 80 per cent-owned subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd (RHT), has been directed by the Perak Department of Minerals and Geosciences (JMG Perak) to temporarily suspend its mining operations.

THL Partners Makes Majority Investment In Queue-it

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- THL Partners (THL), a private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies, has announced a definitive agreement for a majority investment in Queue-it, an online traffic orchestration solutions provider.

Tunas Grow Synergy Turns Small-Scale Chilli Farm Into Thriving Business

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KULAI, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- In just two years, Tunas Grow Synergy Sdn Bhd has proven that success in chilli farming is attainable regardless of land size or business experience. 

Malaysia Must Capture More Domestic Value From Global Trade Reconfiguration - McKinsey

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to capture more domestic value from the ongoing reconfiguration of global trade and technological change, with the country’s next phase of growth dependent on stronger local capabilities, globally competitive companies and the ability to move up the value chain. 

GMO GlobalSign Expands TLS Connect To APAC, Middle East

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- GMO GlobalSign Inc, a global Certificate Authority, has expanded the availability of TLS Connect by GMO to businesses in the Asia Pacific (APAC) and Middle East, following its initial launch in Western markets in April.

Digital Economy On Track To Account For 30 Pct Of GDP By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The digital economy is on the right track to account for 30 per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Puncak Niaga To Dispose Of Two Land Parcels In Selangor For Rm237.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Puncak Niaga Holdings Bhd and its wholly owned subsidiary, Puncak Niaga Management Services Sdn Bhd (PNMSSB), have entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements to dispose of two parcels of land in Selangor for RM237.15 million.

Budget 2027 Seen Offering More Incentives To SMEs -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to offer more incentives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, said Affin Bank Bhd chief economist Alan Tan.

Abnormal AI Secures IMDA Accreditation For Government, Enterprise Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Abnormal AI, a behavioural artificial intelligence (AI) security platform, has been accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and recognised as a trusted solution for government and enterprise adoption.

Xsolla Adds Over 15 Payment Methods To Expand Global Reach

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has added more than 15 new payment methods to Xsolla Payments ahead of Gamescom 2026, spanning Asia and Oceania; Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA); and the Americas.

Chances Of Tabung Haji Recovering Full Al-Rawda Arbitration Award Balance Low - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The chances of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) recovering the entire outstanding 899 million Saudi riyal (1 Saudi riyal=RM1.09) arbitration award from Al-Rawda Real Estates Development & Project Management Co Ltd are slim, said an expert.

Malakoff Net Profit Falls To RM31.71 Mln In 2Q 2026

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.