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United Plantations' 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM194 Mln, Revenue Rises To RM641.84 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- United Plantations Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) declined to RM194.00 million, compared with RM249.38 million recorded in the same quarter last year.

Selangor-Negeri Synergy Boosts Growth, Can Create New Economic Corridor - Amirudin

SEREMBAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- The synergy in strategic development between Selangor and Negeri Sembilan has the potential to create a new economic corridor capable of boosting the competitiveness of the country's central region through the strengthening of investment networks, high-tech industries and integrated logistics infrastructure.

Malaysia May Gain Advantage Despite Proposed US Forced Labour Tariff - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed 10 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods under the US forced labour-related measures is expected to have a neutral impact on the trade outlook, with the country potentially gaining a modest advantage against higher-tariff regional competitors, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Sim Calls On Manufacturers, Industry Players To Reinvest Profits In R&D

GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Factories and industry players, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, are advised to capitalise on the country's strong trade performance this year by reinvesting profits into research and development (R&D), automation, and talent development to enhance long-term competitiveness.

Govt To Limit Impact Of US Unilateral Trade Measures On Semiconductor, E&E Sectors - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify efforts to reduce the impact of unilateral measures by the United States, ensuring that Malaysia remains an attractive investment destination for the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sectors.

Global Supply Chain Disruptions Do Not Affect Malaysia-Russia Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Trade relations between Malaysia and Russia continue to grow positively amidst disruptions to global supply chains caused by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

Economy Ministry Drafting Legislative Framework To Curb Rent-Seeking Practices

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is detailing a proposed legislative framework to curb rent-seeking practices, including assessing the need to enact new laws or improve existing provisions.

PCEB Partners With Six Institutions To Strengthen Business Events Talent

GEORGE TOWN, July 21 (Bernama) – The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) today formalised its strategic partnership with six institutions of higher learning to strengthen the talent pipeline for Malaysia’s business events industry.

Sabah Collects RM1.38 Bln In State Sales Tax As Of June

KOTA KINABALU, July 21 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s state sales tax collection for the main sectors as of June 30 this year stood at RM1.38 billion, the State Legislative Assembly was told today.

RISDA Strengthens Efforts To Boost Rubber Productivity, Reduce Production Costs Amid Global Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KKDW), through the Rubber Industry Smallholders Development Authority (RISDA), will continue to strengthen efforts to increase rubber plantation productivity, reduce production costs, enhance marketing efficiency and promote income diversification for smallholders.

Data Centres In Malaysia To Need Over US$20 Bln Funding Over Next Three Years - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Data centres in Malaysia are estimated to require over US$20 billion (US$1=RM4.09) in funding for powered shells and equipment over the next three years, based on the estimated capacity addition of around two gigawatts (GW), according to S&P Global Ratings.

Malaysia Well Positioned To Lead ASEAN EV Growth -- BMI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to lead electric vehicle (EV) demand growth outside ASEAN's two dominant EV markets, Vietnam and Thailand, underpinned by its affluent consumer base and improving EV competitiveness, according to BMI.