Policy Consistency, Strong Fundamentals Anchor Investor Confidence - BNM Governor

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.

Malaysia Can Achieve High-Income Status In 3 Years - Sim

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the potential to achieve high-income nation status in the next two to three years if the people continue to work hard and remain united in driving the country's progress.

No Revision To 2026 GDP Growth Forecast Of 5.0 Pct For Now - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) --  Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said that there is no need to revise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at this juncture, remaining confident that growth will likely settle around five per cent.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 6.0 Pct In 2Q 2026, Beating DOSM's Advance Estimates -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), surpassing the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) advance estimate of 5.8 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Jumio Study Finds Strong Global Support For Protecting Minors Online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Jumio’s 2026 Online Identity Study has revealed strong consumer support for protecting minors online and growing expectations for platforms to implement effective, proportionate age assurance.

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.

Singapore Entity Secures Green Financing For Johor Data Centre Campus

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has secured a green financing facility of up to US$1.37 billion (RM5.6 billion) to support the development of its flagship Malaysian data centre campus in Johor.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Selling Pressure In Oil-related Counters Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note on Thursday, as selling pressure in oil-related counters weighed on the benchmark index following the rally in the previous session, an analyst said.

R2G 2026 Southern Connects Johor Businesses With Technology, Investment, Commercialisation Opportunities

KULAI, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Technology Development Corporation (MTDC) continues its nationwide outreach through the Road to Growth (R2G) 2026 Southern event, aimed at connecting Johor businesses with technology commercialisation, investment and market opportunities.

VentureTECH Invests RM28 Mln In Three Bumiputera Tech Firms To Drive Innovation

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.

VSTECS Shares Rise 3.42 Pct In Early Trade After Firmer 2Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- VSTECS Bhd’s share price rose 3.42 per cent in early trade today after the company announced its net profit for the second quarter of 2026.

NUR Power Recognised At National Energy Awards 2026 For Renewable Energy Enabler Technology

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.