Hong Leong Bank Records Higher Net Profit Of RM1.03 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM1.03 billion in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026) from RM946.70 million in 3Q 2025. 

Malaysia’s PPI Records 5.4 Pct Increase In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rises 5.4 per cent in April 2026 against 1.1 per cent in the previous month, the highest increase since August 2022, mainly driven by higher crude oil and petroleum-related product prices, said the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

KPK, KPDN Collaborate To Improve Agricommodity Logistics Chain -- Akmal Nasrullah

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.

ACE Market-bound Eckem Holdings Aims To Raise RM15 Mln From IPO

PETALING JAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- Industrial chemicals distributor Eckem Holdings Bhd aims to raise RM15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) in conjunction with its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd scheduled for July 3, 2026.

Singapore Maintains 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 2.0-4.0 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

MITI: Malaysia Reaffirms Commitment To Rules-based Trade, Inclusive Growth At APEC MRT 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has reaffirmed its commitment to an open, transparent, predictable and rules-based global trading system anchored on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministers Responsible for Trade (MRT) Meeting in China, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Ringgit Ends Three-day Rally Against US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Concerns

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22  (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated against the US dollar on Friday, ending a three-day winning streak as investors focused on geopolitical tensions and the increasingly hawkish stance adopted by central banks globally.

Malaysia Business To Remain Resilient Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - NCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) expects Malaysian businesses to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties.

Petron Malaysia Begins Limited Refinery Operations Amid Port Dickson Jetty Repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd has started limited and intermittent refinery operations at its refinery in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, to process existing in-tank crude inventories in a move aimed at supporting product availability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Prompt, Effective Communications Crucial To Building Trust - TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s power company Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) prioritises serving the public effectively and gaining their lasting trust as its measure of effective communications, particularly when problems arise.

Stricter Maritime Waste Management System Needed To Protect Melaka Strait From Pollution - Expert

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The head of a waste management consultancy has warned that Malaysia must impose a stricter maritime waste management system to protect the Strait of Melaka from environmental pollution, as shipping traffic is set to increase significantly through the passageway.

TM Continues To Extend Full Cooperation With US DOJ On Former TM USA Employees

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) said it will continue to extend its full cooperation with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning former employees of TM USA Inc.