By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Energy is no longer just about powering homes but has become a critical driver of the growing artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem and the rapid expansion of computing, data centres, advanced manufacturing and electric mobility.
JOHOR BAHRU, May 20 (Bernama) -- Property and asset management company UDA Holdings Bhd has launched its latest housing project, Residensi Mutiara, which incorporates sustainable development features.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT) completed the acquisition of the remaining 30 per cent interest in PLQ Mall on March 26, 2026, achieving full ownership of the Singapore retail asset as it undertakes enhancement works aimed at improving space utilisation and rental income.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Developers with projects that deliver strong social and environmental returns and align with regional priorities will receive stronger government backing, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Digital bank GX Bank Bhd and CGC Digital have formed a strategic collaboration to offer micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) digital guarantees for credit access of up to RM150,000.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government’s microfinancing initiatives strengthen Malaysia’s economic resilience during periods of geopolitical uncertainty by preserving liquidity and supporting domestic economic activity, particularly among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continued to record a surplus in the current account balance (CAB) in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), amounting to RM15.2 billion, equivalent to 3.0 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), significantly higher than RM2.7 billion in 4Q 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s firm economic prospects and sustained reform momentum are expected to provide enduring support to the ringgit, while external factors will continue to drive exchange rate movements, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will provide more than RM5 billion in microfinancing facilities in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through loans of up to RM100,000.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Manufacturing, plantation and property management company, Fima Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Percetakan Keselamatan Nasional Sdn Bhd (PKN) has accepted three letters of acceptance (LOA) from the Ministry of Education (MOE) worth RM197.09 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has started shipping engineering samples of "TB9M040FTG", a motor control device with built-in power MOSFETs for three-phase brushless DC motor drives.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s net profit increased slightly to RM1.75 billion in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), from RM1.74 billion in the same period last year, supported by continued expansion in its loan and deposit portfolios.
