Digital Realty Secures Provisional 50 MW For Singapore Data Centre

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty has been selected under Singapore’s second Data Center Call for Application (DC-CFA2), with a provisional allocation of 50 megawatts (MW) to develop a new data centre at Jurong Town Corporation’s low-carbon data centre park on Jurong Island.

Petronas Dagangan's Share Price Up 1.60 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s share price rose 1.60 per cent in early trade on Wednesday after the company posted a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026).

Shipping, Logistics Ecosystem Needs Investment To Keep Pace With Cargo Growth -- SAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to address the lack of investment across its shipping and logistics ecosystem as gateway cargo grows while capacity in supporting industries shrinks, said Shipping Association Malaysia (SAM) chairman Ooi Lean Hin.

Asia-Pacific Region To Grow 4.2 Pct; AI Boom To Cushion Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.

Asia-Pacific Airlines To Maintain Growth Despite Cost Headwinds - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines are strengthening their defences against industry headwinds by continuing to invest heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft, supported by long-term demand prospects, lower debt following the pandemic and a diverse funding mix, S&P Global Ratings said.

Malaysia Carves Premium Niche In Asia's Digital-Infra Race - Economist

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is carving out a premium niche in Asia's digital-infrastructure race, combining scalable power, connectivity, execution speed, industrial depth and hyperscale capital, says an economist.

Insuring A Nation’s Journey: Malaysia’s Insurance Industry Through The Years

KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Aug (Bernama) -- It goes without saying the insurance sector played a vital role from Malaysia’s pre-independence era to the present day in providing financial protection to individuals, businesses, mobilising capital and act as a stabilising factor during economic crises.

Sime Darby Property 1H 2026 AUM Reaches RM5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s assets under management (AUM) have grown to RM5 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026) as the property developer continues to scale its recurring income portfolio while maintaining a resilient balance sheet.

Guan Chong's Net Profit Soars To RM253.02 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Guan Chong Bhd's net profit surged to RM253.02 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2026 compared with RM48.20 million in 2Q last year.

SunCon 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM103.58 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) increased to RM103.58 million from RM83.89 million a year earlier, driven by contributions from all segments.

Zetrix AI Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM269.25 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM269.25 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), from RM199.15 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

WCE Holdings Expects Positive Cash Flow, To Breakeven By Fy2030

PETALING JAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- West Coast Expressway (WCE) toll concessionaire, WCE Holdings Bhd expects to achieve positive cash flow and breakeven by financial year 2030 (FY2030)