Poh Kong Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM70.01 Mln In 3Q

Malaysian Banks’ Profitability Eases In 1Q 2026 -- RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ first quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) financial performance softened slightly, weighed down by higher provisions even as loan growth gathered pace, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.

Foreigners Extend Selling Streak In Asia, Reaching US$13.61 Bln Total Outflows - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended a two-week net selling streak across the eight markets in Asia, with net foreign outflows totalling US$13.61 billion (US$1=RM4.04), according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Malaysia's Distributive Trade Growth Set To Hit 6.1 Pct In 2026, Says Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s distributive trade growth is expected to hit 6.1 per cent in 2026, compared with 5.6 per cent in 2025, following stronger-than-expected performance this year driven by wholesale stockpiling, higher petroleum-related prices and a recovery in motor vehicle sales.

IPI Up 8.2 Pct In April 2026, Bolstered By Broad-based Growth - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) expanded by 8.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in April 2026, marking the highest growth registered since September 2022, bolstered by the expansion across all sectors, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

AM Best Rates Excellent Credit Ratings For Hong Kong’s SAIC Captive

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) to Hong Kong’s SAIC Motor Insurance Limited (SAIC Captive).

Malaysia’s Stock Market Remains Competitive, Resilient Amid Global Headwinds -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market remains resilient and competitive amid global supply chain and geopolitical headwinds, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Malaysia Natural Rubber Production Down 8.8 Per Cent In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 8.8 per cent to 18,515 tonnes in April 2026 from 20,310 tonnes in March 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

MoneyHero To Release First Quarter 2026 Results On June 24

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- MoneyHero Limited (MoneyHero), a tech- and artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal finance aggregation and comparison platform, announced that it will release its first quarter 2026 financial results on June 24.

Malaysia And ASEAN To Reap Spillover Benefits From FIFA World Cup 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to gain from the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition starting this week in areas such as digital commerce, media consumption, payments, logistics and cross-border business, a top foreign banker said today.

Takaful Industry Grows 4.73 Pct In 2025, Gross Contributions Reach RM16.38 Bln In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian takaful industry demonstrated resilience in 2025, growing by 4.73 per cent in 2025, bringing total gross contributions to RM16.38 billion, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association.

Data Centre Projects To Sustain Construction Sector Growth -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Data centre projects are expected to remain a key growth driver for Malaysia’s construction sector, supported by hyperscaler expansion, growing investments in digital infrastructure and rising power requirements, according to MBSB Bank Investment Bhd (MBSB IB).