Higher Dividends And ROE To Drive Banking Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Higher dividend payouts and return on equity (ROE) improvements will be key catalysts to the banking sector going into 2026.

World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.

KPJ Healthcare Launches First Centre Of Excellence At Johor Specialist Hospital

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare) today launched its first Heart and Lung Centre of Excellence at the Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH), marking a new phase in the group’s transformation towards an integrated academic healthcare system.

Sarawak Wants To Be Involved In The SALAM Project

KUCHING, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Sarawak's Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi hopes the federal government can provide space for the state’s telecommunications companies to be involved in the implementation of the MADANI Submarine Cable Connection (SALAM) project.

Smarter Energy, Better Wellbeing: Time Of Use Scheme Enhances Customer Savings In TNB’s 3Q 2025 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today reaffirmed its commitment to national wellbeing by emphasising customer empowerment, community support and long-term energy resilience at the forefront of its priorities. 

Malaysia’s Services Account Surplus Marks Stronger Economic Rebound -- Perdasama

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring. 

Johor Set To Match Last Year’s GDP Of 6.4 Pct This Year - Hasni

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Johor expects to maintain its strong economic trajectory this year, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 per cent -- matching last year’s performance -- while growth for 2026 is anticipated to range between 4.8 and 6.8 per cent.

AMMB Holdings' Net Profit Rises To RM534.58 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM534.58 million in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q FY2026), compared to RM500.57 million a year earlier.

Malaysia’s e-Commerce Revenue Hits RM937.5 Bln In 9M2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s e-commerce revenue from January to September 2025 (9M2025) rose by 1.9 per cent year-on-year to RM937.5 billion, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Core HVGT Principles Retained In Updated Tax Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- Although the High-Value Goods Tax (HVGT) was not implemented, its core principles have been reviewed and incorporated into improvements to existing tax laws through the revised sales tax rates and the expansion of the service tax (SST) scope.

Labuan Crude Oil Terminal Marks 50 Years As Malaysia’s Energy Gateway -- Hibiscus Petroleum Chairman

LABUAN, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Crude Oil Terminal (LCOT), one of Malaysia’s earliest and most enduring oil and gas installations, continues to stand as a symbol of national resilience and operational excellence as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, said Hibiscus Petroleum Bhd chairman Zainul Rahim.

SBC Medical Q3 2025 Net Profit Soars 353 Pct Amid Revenue Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 17 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical) reported total revenue of US$43 million for the third quarter (Q3) of fiscal 2025, down 18 per cent year-on-year for the period ended Sept 30. (US$1=RM4.12)