Adoption Of Digital Platforms Helped Sustain, Expand Microfinance Activities Since COVID-19 – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) — The adoption of digital platforms has not only sustained but also expanded microfinance operations since the COVID-19 pandemic, said Grameen Bank founder Prof Dr Muhammad Yunus. 

Ipoh Sentral Set To Drive Ipoh’s Transformation With Modern Transport Hub, Smart City Initiatives

IPOH, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- The Ipoh Sentral project (Ipoh Sentral), anchored under the Perak Smart City 2030 Green Transport Agenda, is envisioned to transform Ipoh into a modern, sustainable and well-connected transport hub while safeguarding the city’s cultural heritage and strengthening community bonds. 

KLIA Aerotrain To Undergo Overnight Maintenance During Non-peak Hours Starting Aug 18

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will be carrying out scheduled overnight works on the Aerotrain system over two weeks starting Aug 18 as part of its ongoing efforts to optimise the system’s performance further.

Geespace Adds 11 Satellites To GEESATCOM For Global IoT Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Geespace, a Chinese commercial aerospace company, has announced the completion of the fourth orbital deployment of GEESATCOM, known as the Geely Constellation, launching 11 satellites from waters off Rizhao, Shandong Province, aboard a single rocket.

Johor Plantations Net Profit Up 51 Pct To RM150.64 Mln In 1H2025

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in net profit to RM150.64 million for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), driven by higher selling prices and a surge in external crop purchases.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 4.4 Pct In 2Q 2025, Driven By Robust Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, driven by robust domestic demand as household spending was higher.

TNB, CIMB, Visa, JuiceUP Roll Out Contactless EV Charging Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem took another step forward today with the introduction of a simplified contactless payment system at selected EV charging stations nationwide.

CPO Futures Down On Profit-taking, B50 Delay & Weak China Vegoil Prices

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower on Thursday, pressured by profit-taking following calls by an Indonesian industry group to delay the B50 biodiesel mandate.

AMD Expands R&D Footprint With New Facility In Penang

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq-listed Advanced Micro Devices Inc's (AMD) new state-of-the-art office and engineering lab facility in Bayan Lepas underscores the company’s commitment to expanding its global business services and engineering presence in Malaysia. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday, In Sync With Weaker Regional

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed in the negative territory at midday, in tandem with the weaker regional market performance, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights. 

Malaysia Can Be 'Beneficiary Window' Linking ASEAN To South Asia Through Bangladesh – Yunus

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) — Malaysia can be the “beneficiary window” in greater economic connectivity between ASEAN and the populous South Asia region, with Bangladesh’s central position as a strategic trade, production and investment hub offering immense business opportunities.

Bursa Opens Higher, Seen Testing 1,600 Level On US Rate Cut Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher and is set to test the 1,600 level today after Wall Street’s bullish momentum overnight on US interest rate cut hopes, coupled with a strong corporate earnings season, analysts said.