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KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Local handicraft products maker Goods for Good, in its endeavour to seek business profits, also takes pains to give back to the community by employing disabled persons, single mothers and senior citizens.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- OSK Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) by 11 pct to RM138.04 million, supported by a stronger operating profit from the property and financial services businesses, and higher investment income from the group’s stake in RHB Bank Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$129.73 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$126.61 billion at end-March 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) shares edged higher in early trade today, reflecting sustained investor confidence in Malaysia’s largest bank despite softer earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) net profit decreased to RM325.99 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) from RM432.63 million in the same quarter last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Ryt Bank has launched a new in-app investment platform called Ryt Invest, marking a first for digital banking in Malaysia by bringing shariah-compliant investing with zero per cent sales charge.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Financial commitments linked to credit cards, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) facilities and personal financing are becoming increasingly common among middle-income borrowers, highlighting the need for stronger financial literacy and responsible borrowing practices, according to financial consultancy Bluebricks Holding Sdn Bhd.
JOHOR BAHRU, May 26 (Bernama) -- The implementation of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is set to transform the state’s rural landscape by adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology and a macro-scale digital economy, starting at the grassroots level.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) fell 2.9 per cent to RM1.91 billion from RM1.97 billion in the same period a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ICHAM Pte Ltd, a regional multi-family office and alternative asset manager, has launched a new open-ended Singapore Variable Capital Company (VCC) fund that invests in selected sectors of United States (US) equities and incorporates option-based strategies.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) and the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) will collaborate to improve the agribusiness sector’s logistics chain in response to the impact of the global supply crisis.
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- The B15 biodiesel implementation in Peninsular Malaysia starting June 1 is set to strengthen the country’s energy security without affecting palm oil export volume while also helping to support the local palm oil industry and accelerate the national green agenda.
