| LATEST NEWS | The RM5 billion microfinancing facility announced today is separate from the RM5 billion Special SME Assistance Facility by BNM as well as the RM5 billion under the SJPP - MoF | The MADANI Government is providing micro-financing facilities totalling over RM5 billion in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs, with loans of up to RM100,000 - MoF | At 6 pm, the ringgit depreciated to 3.9300/9330 against the greenback from 3.9285/9325 at Wednesday’s close. | |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd posted a net loss of RM154.88 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, due to the net foreign exchange losses of RM232.2 million from the depreciation of local currencies including Thai baht, Indonesian rupiah and the Philippine peso against the US dollar during the quarter.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Destini Bhd’s unit, Destini Oil Services Sdn Bhd (DOS), has secured a significant contract from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd (PCSB) for tubular running services (TRS).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s shares traded lower at mid-morning on Thursday despite reporting a higher net profit for the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026).
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
BANGKOK, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) received recognition from the Airports Council International (ACI) at the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Awards ceremony, with Penang International Airport and Kuching International Airport attaining ACA Level 1 accreditation for their carbon management efforts.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Japan-founded global science and technology venture, Leave a Nest Group, is planning to increase its investment to US$10 million (about RM39.2 million) in 50 local start-ups over the next five years, up from its current investment of RM19 million in 18 Malaysian start-ups.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd said its unit, RHB Investment Bank Bhd, has received no objection from Bank Negara Malaysia to begin talks with Tokio Marine Asia Pte Ltd on the proposed disposal of up to a 100 per cent stake in RHB Insurance Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd announced the naming of two new-generation liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers, Seri Dian and Seri Dayang, further strengthening its long-standing partnership with Seariver Maritime LLC (SRM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of ExxonMobil.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Hume Cement Industries Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM243.75 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026), from RM40.64 million in 3Q 2025, primarily due to a one-off gain on the disposal of a subsidiary during the quarter.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Parkson Holdings Bhd’s 54.97 per cent-owned subsidiary Parkson Retail Group Ltd (PRGL) has renewed the tenancy of its Shanghai Hongqiao retail property in China for a further 10 years until Dec 31, 2036.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Digital lifestyle service provider PUC Bhd had entered into a share sale agreement on Dec 31, 2025, to dispose of 3.03 million ordinary shares or 13.76 per cent equity interest in Pictureworks International Holdings Ltd (PIHL) to MacOS Ltd for RM30.0 million as a partial divestment of its investment in PIHL.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- KJTS Group Bhd’s joint venture, Lestari Cooling Energy Sdn Bhd, has activated its operating platform with its first investment in operating assets owned by KIP Real Estate Investment Trust (KIP REIT).
