Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Maybank, CIMB Expect Improving Orders At VS Industry; HLIB Stays Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Two research firms expect order flows at VS Industry Bhd to improve over the coming quarters despite a weaker first-quarter performance, while another has maintained a cautious view due to softer customer demand and margin pressure.

Kioxia Unveils AI Image Recognition Tech To Streamline Logistics Workflows

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation announced the development of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven image recognition technology that automatically identifies products within logistics operations, created in collaboration with Tsubakimoto Chain Co (Tsubakimoto Chain) and EAGLYS Inc (EAGLYS).

Malaysian Businesses Among World’s Most Confident On Trade Growth -- HSBC Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are among the most confident globally about expanding international trade, with 92 per cent expecting growth over the next two years, surpassing the global average of 87 per cent, according to HSBC’s Global Trade Pulse Survey.

Strong Industrial Base Driving Penang’s Rise In Renewable Energy – MPSEA

By Farhana Poniman

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 30 (Bernama) — Penang is on track to become one of Malaysia’s leading states in renewable energy adoption, particularly in solar power, driven by its robust industrial base and rising sustainability awareness.

PKFZ Records 8 Pct Overall Revenue Growth As Of October

KLANG, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Port Klang Free Zone (PKFZ) recorded an overall revenue increase of eight per cent as of October this year compared to a year ago, reflecting more robust business activity and stronger operational performance.

Moody’s Upgrades Malaysia’s Power Sector Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Malaysia’s A3-rated power sector to positive from stable, citing the implementation of a new tariff mechanism that enables more timely and effective fuel cost adjustments.

Govt Recovers RM31.2 Bln Related To 1MDB, SRC As Of September 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- From the establishment of the Asset Recovery Trust Account (AA MKA) in December 2018 until Sept 30, 2025, the government has recovered RM31.2 billion (including proceeds and foreign exchange adjustments) related to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd (SRC), said the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

UEM Edgenta Posts 3Q Net Loss Of RM94.12 Mln 

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta Bhd posted a net loss of RM94.12 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, compared with a net profit of RM10.23 million a year earlier, due to significant one-off, non-cash impairments of goodwill, non-current assets, and long-outstanding receivables.

Apex Securities Sees Inflation At Two Pct Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has maintained its projection for inflation to rise modestly to two per cent in 2026, the upper end of the official forecast range of 1.3-2.0 per cent.

SMEs Must Begin Carbon Reporting As Trade Partners Tighten Standards -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has called on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to begin measuring and reporting their carbon emissions as global buyers tighten sustainability requirements across supply chains.

Aquarium Operator Aquawalk Makes ACE Market Debut Down One Sen From IPO Price

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 19 (Bernama) -- Aquawalk Group Bhd opened at 30 sen in its ACE Market debut on Bursa Malaysia today, one sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 31 sen, with 26.49 million shares traded.