Public Bank Shares Slip On Lower 2Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd shares slipped in early trade today following its latest corporate results announcement.

AirAsia X Net Profit Soars To RM35.22 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) net profit jumped to RM35.22 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared to RM4.82 million in the same period a year ago. 

Thai Cabinet Approves 2026 Budget Of US$5.65 Mln For Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority

BANGKOK, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved the 2026 budget and annual operational plan for the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA) amounting to about US$5.65 million (US$1=RM4.20).

Maybank Continues To Look For Growth Opportunities, Revises Loan, Nim Expectations - President/GCEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) continues to pursue growth opportunities across segments despite soft market conditions, said president and group chief executive officer (GCEO) Datuk Seri Khairussaleh Ramli. 

Public Bank 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM1.76 Bln Due To Lower Non-Taxable Income Effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd registers a slightly lower net profit of RM1.76 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to RM1.78 billion recorded in the same period last year, due to the effect of lower non-taxable income in the current year.

Overall Impact Of SST Implementation On Households Estimated To Be Low And Manageable -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) implementation on households is estimated to be low and manageable, based on early Ministry of Finance (MOF) projections, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Khazanah's Role In Venture Capital Ecosystem Remains Vital, Fund Should Widen Focus On Higher Economic Multipliers Like Agri-Food Business

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia Must Act Now To Lead As Regional Hub For Next-Gen Semiconductors - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Must Act Now To Lead As Regional Hub For Next-Gen Semiconductors - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must take decisive steps now to lead as the region’s hub for the next-generation semiconductors, with global revenues projected to exceed US$1 trillion (US$1=RM4.20) by 2030, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

TH Plantations Net Profit Rises To RM11.79 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit rose to RM11.79 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM10.41 million in the same period last year.

Zetrix AI Net Profit Rises To RM199.14 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd’s net profit increased to RM199.14 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) from RM165.42 million in the previous corresponding quarter, mainly due to web3 application service fees on the Zetrix blockchain platform. 

Unity Group, Tek Securities Unveil RMB200 Mln Climate Sukuk To Fund Selangor's Green Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Hong Kong-based green technology firm Unity Group Holdings International Ltd, in partnership with Labuan-based Tek Securities Ltd, has unveiled a RMB200 million climate sukuk from the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (IBFC) to fund certified carbon credit projects under Selangor’s “Green Initiative Programme.”