MBSB, DayOne Form Strategic Collaboration To Drive Johor's Digital Economy

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bhd (MBSB) and DayOne Data Centers have formed a strategic collaboration to accelerate Johor’s digital infrastructure and economic transformation in line with the Maju Johor 2030 agenda.

UOB Malaysia Supports Launch Of FMM House's RM3 Bln Asean Green MTN Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- United Overseas Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (UOB Malaysia) is supporting FMM House Sdn Bhd in launching its RM3 billion ASEAN Green Medium Term Notes (MTN) Programme, an initiative aimed at advancing sustainable development in Malaysia’s logistics infrastructure.

Malaysia To Transition To Value Creation-based Economy Under 13MP - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to shift to a value creation-based economy by increasing economic diversification in order to raise the ceiling of national growth, according toi Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

RM1.4 Bln Sought For Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Under TSPKS 2.0 - Johari 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- An allocation of RM1.4 billion under the Smallholder Oil Palm Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme (TSPKS 2.0), applied for by the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) for five years, is targeted to cover oil palm replanting across 82,979 hectares (ha).

ESG Principles Relevant To Drive Greener Economy Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles remain relevant and essential, not only to save the planet but also to drive the transition towards a greener world and a green economy.

Impact Of US Market Restrictions On Malaysian Palm Oil Expected To Be Minimal

 KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) expects the direct impact of the United States (US) market restrictions on the Malaysian palm oil industry to be minimal.

Eco World Establishes RM2.0 Bln Rated Perpetual Sukuk Wakalah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Eco World Perpetual Capital Bhd, has established a rated Perpetual Sukuk Wakalah Programme with a nominal value of RM2.0 billion.

SP Setia's 2Q FY2025 Net Profit Drops To RM99.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- SP Setia Bhd's second quarter (2Q) net profit ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) dropped to RM99.8 million from RM295.03 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Cypark Secures Islamic Financing Facilities Of Up To RM1.3 Bln From MBSB Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Cypark Resources Bhd (Cypark) and its wholly-owned subsidiary Cypark Smart Technology Sdn Bhd have secured Islamic financing facilities worth up to RM1.3 billion from MBSB Bank Bhd.

US$9.5 Bln Boeing Aircraft Purchase Does Not Affect National Debt, Fiscal Deficit -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The second phase purchase of Boeing aircraft valued at US$9.5 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) will not impact Malaysia’s debt levels nor affect its fiscal deficit, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

AMMB Net Profit Rises To RM516 Mln In 1Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd's net profit rose to RM516.18 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2025 from RM500.20 million in the same period a year ago. 

MITI Hopes For Greater Support For Industry-based SMEs In Budget 2026 -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is hopeful that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will be appropriately supported to better prepare them for export and enter new markets, as part of its Budget 2026 wishlist.