RM120 Digital Pivot Helps Coffee Entrepreneur Hit RM4 Mln Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- A RM120 investment in a website helped local coffee entrepreneur Mirwan Badri Ahmad Badri turn a pandemic setback into nearly RM4 million in sales within two years.

From Hiccups To Convenience: A Malaysian's Journey Through Guiyang's Digital Economy

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, CHINA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- As a Malaysian journalist on assignment to observe Guiyang’s growing digital economy during Merdeka month, my first lesson about life in one of China’s emerging technology cities did not come from an artificial intelligence laboratory, a data centre or an autonomous vehicle.

CIMB Targets 5-6 Pct Loan Growth For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is targeting loan growth of around 5-6 per cent for FY2026, with strong demand from the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors supporting its wholesale business.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-Bound With Positive Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound within the 1,710–1,740 levels with a positive bias next week, an analyst said.

Zetrix AI Group Denies Association With Graft Charges

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Group Bhd has denied any involvement or association with the former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan following rumours linking the company to the graft charges brought against him today.

Yinson In Talks On Potential Privatisation At RM2.35 A Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s major shareholder, Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB), has engaged in preliminary discussions with MISC Bhd, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), its affiliates and other stakeholders, regarding a potential proposal to privatise the company.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Broad-based Selling Ahead of Long Weekend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Friday, weighed down by broad-based selling ahead of the long weekend.

ASM 2 Wawasan Declares income Distribution Amounting To RM1.31 Bln, Highest In 7 Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama)-- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly-owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has announced a RM1.31 billion income distribution for its fixed price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 2 – Wawasan (ASM 2 Wawasan).

Utility Counters Weigh On Bursa Malaysia At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday, weighed down by persistent selling pressure in selected heavyweights, particularly utility counters.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned lower at mid-morning, weighed down by selected heavyweights, particularly in the utilities, construction and financial services sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Buying Interest Ahead Of National Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, with pre-Merdeka buying interest potentially providing further support ahead of the National Day celebrations.

IOI Proeprties Posts Higher FY2026 Net Profit Of RM2.15 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) rose to RM2.15 billion from RM1.06 billion last year, while revenue grew 45 per cent to RM4.44 billion from FY2025’s RM3.06 billion.