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Malaysia Well-Positioned To Capture Rising Passive Investment Flows 

By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well-positioned to attract even greater passive investment flows by capitalising on the ongoing global shift toward passive investing with continued follow-through in policies and reforms, participants at the Sasana Symposium 2026 were told today.

Pay Growth Lags Productivity, Wage-Setting System Needs Review — BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) sees the country’s wage growth has lagged productivity growth and believes there is a need to review its wage-setting system, particularly how adjustments to the minimum wage translate into wages at higher levels.

Nestlé Malaysia’s 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM155.01 Mln, Declares 80 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM155.01 million from RM112.11 million a year earlier, underpinned by broad-based topline growth, effective cost management and improved efficiencies across the value chain.

Penang On Track To Achieve 10 Pct Renewable Energy Target By 2030 – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 (Bernama) -- Penang is making steady progress in its renewable energy transition, with clean energy now contributing about six per cent of the state’s energy mix.

MATRADE To Continue Monitoring Market Conditions, Providing Exporters With Timely Intelligence

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue to monitor market conditions in real time, feeding intelligence back to Malaysian exporters as conditions shift.

CLMT Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM43.99 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Capitaland Malaysia Trust (CLMT) posted a higher net profit of RM43.99 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM35.06 million in the same period last year.

OCBC Malaysia, CGC Launch RM1.3 Bln Guarantee Facility To Boost SME Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- OCBC Malaysia has teamed up with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to establish a RM1.3 billion guarantee facility aimed at improving financing access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

MyCEB Secures 416 Business Events For 2026-2030 With RM3.98 Bln Estimated Economic Impact

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) has secured 416 business events to be held from 2026 to 2030, with a projected estimated economic impact (EEI) of RM3.98 billion, as of June 30, 2026.

Malaysia On Track To Become A Top 12 Globally Competitive Economy - Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to achieve the target set under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) of becoming among the top 12 economies in global competitiveness, according to Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Approved Japanese E&E Investments Reach RM10.5 Bln Between 2021 And 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Approved Japanese investments in Malaysia's electrical and electronics (E&E) manufacturing sector totalled RM10.5 billion between 2021 and 2025, involving 46 projects that are expected to create 9,009 new jobs.

Strengthening Of Ringgit Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit to RM4.0905 on July 20, 2026, reflects strong economic fundamentals, supported by resilient export performance and a sustained trade surplus, according to the Ministry of Economy.

World Bank To Continue Supporting Malaysia’s Digital Govt Agenda

PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The World Bank remains committed to supporting Malaysia as it advances its digital transformation agenda by sharing international experience, providing analytical support, facilitating knowledge exchange and working alongside the government to turn recommendations into action.