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Economic

Malaysia’s Total Trade Hits RM272.4 Bln In January 2026, Exports Led By Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade in January 2026 reached RM272.4 billion, with exports and imports recorded at RM146.9 billion and RM125.5 billion, respectively, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

TNB Appoints Shamsul As CEO Effective March 1, 2026 For One-year Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Datuk Shamsul Ahmad as its chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026, replacing Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan.

Aeris, Globe Business Unveil IoT Accelerator Platform In The Philippines

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, has formed a strategic partnership with Globe Business, the enterprise arm of Globe Telecom Inc, to launch the first Aeris IoT Accelerator (IoTA) platform in the Philippines.

From Favourite Dish To Mushroom Mogul, Saiful Builds A Farm

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- What began as a fondness for mushroom dishes has grown into a sustainable agribusiness for Noor Saiful Amri, a native of Pontian who now earns his living cultivating and supplying mushroom blocks.

Neinor FY25 Adjusted Net Profit Hits 70 Mln Euros, Revenue 697 Mln Euros

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Neinor Homes (Neinor) reported an adjusted net profit of about 70 million euros for financial year 2025 (FY25), beating its guidance, while revenue reached 697 million euros, excluding the impact of its acquisition of AEDAS Homes. (1 Euro = RM4.57)

Binghatti Named Signature Sponsor Of International Property Show 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The International Property Show (IPS 2026) will feature Binghatti, a Dubai-based real estate development company, as part of its upcoming exhibition scheduled for April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

MAHB Imposes RM9.1 Mln Penalty On IJMC-Pestech JV Over KLIA Aerotrain -- MOT

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has imposed a ‘Liquidated and Ascertained Damages’ (LAD) penalty of RM9.1 million on the contractors, ALSTOM IJM Construction Sdn Bhd and Pestech Technology Sdn Bhd (IJMC-Pestech Joint Venture).

115 Companies To Be Recognised As Smart Factories By End-2026 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A total of 115 companies will be recognised as smart factories by the end of this year through the Smart Tech Up programme, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

KPJ Healthcare Records Improved Net Profit, Revenue In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s net profit increased to RM365.92 million in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) from RM353.81 million a year ago.

TH Plantations Net Profit In FY2025 Rises To RM107.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit increased to RM107.49 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) from RM75.17 million in the preceding year.

AirAsia Advises Guests of Possible Delays Following KLIA Runway 3 Closure

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia has advised its guests to expect possible flight delays following the temporary closure of Runway 3 at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).