RHB IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 IPI Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2026 Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.
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HRX Launches SME-Focused Solution To Simplify Payroll And Workforce Management
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- HRX by IFCA MSC Bhd has launched a new small and medium enterprises (SME)-focused initiative to help Malaysian employers manage payroll accuracy, statutory obligations and workforce operations with greater compliance confidence, without the cost and complexity of heavy enterprise systems.
Alibaba Cloud Launches Johor Public Cloud Region To Meet Growing Demand
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Alibaba Cloud Intelligence has launched its new public cloud region in Johor, expanding its data centre footprint in Malaysia as it seeks to meet the growing demand for cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) services.
West Asia Conflict Drives Near-Term APAC Coal Demand Spike -- Rystad Energy
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific (APAC) thermal coal demand hit a significant near-term surge, with an additional 150 million tonnes (Mt) of cumulative consumption projected through 2030, with roughly half expected to land in 2026 amid the ongoing West Asia conflict, according to Rystad Energy.
Maybank Unveils Next-Generation Maybank2E To Boost Regional Business Banking
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Maybank has unveiled the next-generation Maybank2E (M2E), an integrated regional business banking platform for businesses from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large corporates, enabling them to manage transactions and payments seamlessly, anytime, anywhere.
BIMB Investment Launches Shariah-Compliant Fund Targeting Small-Cap Stocks
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- BIMB Investment Management Bhd (BIMB Investment), a subsidiary of Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd (Bank Islam), has launched the BIMB Opportunities Fund (BOF), a Shariah-compliant fund targeting small-cap stocks, with a target fund size of RM50 million this year.
Malaysia Airports Allocates RM11 Bln Capex For Infrastructure Expansion Over Five Years
PUTRAJAYA, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) will allocate about RM11 billion in capital expenditure (capex) over the next five years to support airport infrastructure expansion and modernisation across its network nationwide.
Data Centres Generate Wider Indirect Economic Spillover Benefits -- Tengku Zafrul
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) – The misconception that data centres only generate jobs is misplaced as they bring about wider economic benefits beyond direct employment through the ecosystems they help create, said Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
OSK 1Q Net Profit Rises 11 Pct To RM138.04 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- OSK Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) by 11 pct to RM138.04 million, supported by a stronger operating profit from the property and financial services businesses, and higher investment income from the group’s stake in RHB Bank Bhd.
Maybank Shares Edge Higher Despite Softer 1Q Earnings
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) shares edged higher in early trade today, reflecting sustained investor confidence in Malaysia’s largest bank despite softer earnings for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026).
Expanded Kota Bharu Airport Handles Over 562,000 Passengers In January-April -- MAHB
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- The newly expanded Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bharu handled 562,081 passenger movements between January and April this year, reflecting a 3.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Digital Trust, Data Security Strategy To Be Presented In 3Q This Year - Gobind
PETALING JAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 is expected to be presented in the third quarter of this year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.