14d ago
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) remains upbeat about Malaysia’s aviation recovery in 2026 as the country stands to benefit from the Asia-Pacific market - the world’s fastest-growing air travel region.
14d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s unemployment rate is expected to remain at 3.0 per cent in 2025 and 2026, supported by steady employment growth and continued hiring in the domestic-oriented services sector, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.
20d ago
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.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The implementation of targeted subsidy does not increase national debt, but rather an important strategy to reduce long-term liabilities, stabilise the fiscal position and strengthen investor confidence in Malaysia’s economic prospects.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on Thursday due to persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by the utilities and financial services sectors.
21d ago
SEREMBAN, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Eco Business Park VII (EBP7), EcoWorld’s next-generation integrated industrial hub in Malaysia Vision Valley 2.0 (MVV 2.0), hosted the 'EcoWorld Connects: Business Ascend Forum', bringing together industry experts and business partners to discuss ASEAN opportunities, industrial transformation and the rise of the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven economy.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) increased to RM2.08 billion from RM2.03 billion in the same period last year.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market may be consolidating in the short term, but selective investments in green energy, digital infrastructure and technology are still well placed to deliver long-term growth.
28d ago
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.
28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM338.14 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, compared to RM376.08 million a year earlier, due to start-up operational losses from its new hospitals in Damansara and Ipoh.
28d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd posted a net profit of RM86.50 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, up from RM83.05 million a year earlier amid stronger palm kernel (PK) prices and better sales volume.