SD Guthrie 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM987 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd’s (Guthrie) net profit for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) ended June 30 jumped to RM987 million from RM505 million in 2Q 2025.

HE Group Accepts LOI For Johor Data Centre Electrical Works Worth RM47 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- HE Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Hexatech Engineering Sdn Bhd, has accepted a letter of intent (LOI) to proceed with the supply and installation of 275-kilovolt (kV) electrical works for a data centre in Johor, valued at approximately RM47 million.

Manufacturing Sales Hit RM177 Bln In June, Up 9.8 Pct Y-o-Y-- DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 9.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM177 billion in June 2026, higher than the 8.9 per cent increase recorded in May 2026 (RM172.7 billion), according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

Singapore Raises 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5-5.5 Pct On Stronger Global AI Expenditure Outlook

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.

Govt Faced RM74.5 Bln Liability Risk If ‘Bank Run’ Occurred In 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government risked assuming liabilities of about RM74.5 billion if a massive panic withdrawal, or “bank run”, had occurred in 2018, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Dr Zulkifli Hasan.

Quarterly Performance Disclosure Could Boost Confidence In Tabung Haji

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Tabung Haji (TH) should announce its financial and investment performance on a quarterly basis -- as practised by the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) -- as a measure to strengthen transparency and boost depositor confidence.

MCT SEA Opens New Pathway For Mal Malaysia Champions To M8

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The champions of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Academy League (MAL) Malaysia will have a new pathway to the M8 World Championship following the introduction of the MLBB Championship Tour Southeast Asia (MCT SEA) in the fourth quarter of this year.

Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Reflects Country's Resilience – Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The preliminary estimate of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP), which grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, is a positive development that reflects the resilience of the country's economy amid an uncertain global environment, said an academic.

Sheng Long Invests RM140 Mln To Build Its First Aquaculture Food Factory In Taiping - Exco

 IPOH, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and livestock-related company Sheng Long Aqua Technology (M) Sdn Bhd has invested RM140 million to build a new factory in Kamunting, Taiping.

Two Companies From Melaka Preparing For Bursa Malaysia Listing - Ab Rauf

MELAKA, Aug 8 (Bernama) – Two state government-linked companies in Melaka are preparing to be listed on Bursa Malaysia, said Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.

Malaysia's Economy Stays Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty - Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy remains resilient by recording encouraging growth despite facing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Nuenergy Secures RM44.5 Mln Data Centre-related Job In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Nuenergy Holdings Bhd (NHB) has accepted a letter of award (LoA) worth RM44.5 million from a construction and engineering company in China to undertake mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for the development of a consumer landing station building for a data centre in Johor.