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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 88.9 per cent of April 2026’s total, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd’s (ITMAX) shares rose at early trade today after the company reported stronger earnings in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Petronas announced today that its subsidiary, Petronas Refinery and Petrochemical Corporation Sdn Bhd, is set to acquire the stake held by Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) in Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn Bhd (PRefChem), located within the Pengerang Integrated Complex, Pengerang, Johor.
26d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Aramco) today announced the signing of an agreement for the transfer of the latter’s equity stakes, held via Aramco Overseas Company B.V., in Pengerang Refining Company Sdn Bhd and Pengerang Petrochemical Company Sdn Bhd (collectively, PRefChem), located within the Pengerang Integrated Complex, Pengerang, Johor to Petronas.
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- IJM Land Bhd has formalised a joint venture (JV) with Southern Catalyst Sdn Bhd to develop a RM1.96 billion industrial park in Sedenak, Johor, within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).
27d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, particularly Johor, has positioned itself as a cost-efficient alternative to Singapore for data centre investments, owing to its relatively abundant land, availability of power infrastructure, and attractive investment incentives.
28d ago
By Kamarul Halim M Kamal
BATU PAHAT, May 24 (Bernama) – Her business started small from home with a capital of RM500 to produce 20 packs of “golok” bread or regular bread sprinkled with sugar and 10 jars of “pelangi” or rainbow cookies every weekend.
30d ago
JOHOR BAHRU, May 22 (Bernama) -- The Johor Super Lane (JSL) initiative, a fast-track mechanism that has cut the operational timeline for industrial projects to just 11 months, is expected to be a key driver in helping the state achieve its RM140 billion investment target this year.
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JOHOR BAHRU, May 20 (Bernama) -- Property and asset management company UDA Holdings Bhd has launched its latest housing project, Residensi Mutiara, which incorporates sustainable development features.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment and conditions in Malaysia are expected to improve through 2026, according to a survey conducted by the Japanese Chamber of Trade & Industry Malaysia (Jactim) and the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) posted a lower net profit of RM438.68 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2026, down from RM468.79 million in the same period last year, in line with lower gross profit, coupled with lower profit generated from fund investments.
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KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Developers with projects that deliver strong social and environmental returns and align with regional priorities will receive stronger government backing, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.