Kenanga Investment Bank Maintains 2026 Loan Growth Forecast At 5.0-5.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its 2026 loan growth forecast at 5.0 per cent to 5.5 per cent, supported by steady household demand as well as supportive labour market. 

IPG For Smallholders Not Activated For April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) announced that the Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has not been activated for April 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.

AI, Digital Infrastructure Investment Key To Malaysia's Economic Transformation - Expert

By Mohamad Syazwan Mustafa

JOHOR BAHRU, April 30 (Bernama) -- Artificial intelligence (AI) and a surge in digital infrastructure investment, particularly data centres, are expected to be key drivers of Malaysia's economic growth over the next five to 10 years, thus reshaping the country's economic structure from a labour-intensive model to a high-value technology and data-based economy.

Fraser & Neave 2Q Net Profit Down To RM96.27 Mln Vs RM140.33 A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the second quarter ended March 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM96.27 million versus RM140.33 million a year ago.

IOI Properties Poised To Enter FBM KLCI In June Review -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd is likely to replace Sime Darby Bhd as one of FTSE Bursa Malaysia’s (FBM KLCI) 30 constituents in the upcoming semi-annual review by FTSE Russell and Bursa Malaysia, according to an analyst.

KPS Consortium's Subsidiary To Acquire Rawang Industrial Assets For RM45.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- KPS Consortium Bhd’s (KPSCB) wholly-owned subsidiary, KPS Plywood Sdn Bhd, has entered into three separate sale and purchase agreements with Nautical Wealth Sdn Bhd (in liquidation) to acquire several properties in Rawang, Selangor, for RM45.5 million.

Operating Expenditure Adjustments Will Not Affect Frontliners -- Amir Hamzah

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Operating expenditure adjustments being implemented by the government will not affect frontline personnel or the delivery of basic services to the public, as they will only involve non-critical expenditures, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Public Mutual Declares Distributions Of Over RM99 Mln For Four Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM99 million for four funds for the financial year ended April 30, 2026.

HSBC Expects BNM To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct In May

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd (HSBC) has forecast that Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) would hold its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) steady at 2.75 per cent in May as Malaysia's economic data remains resilient.

Bina Darulaman Strengthens Focus On Core Business To Drive Long-Term Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bina Darulaman Bhd (BDB) is strengthening its focus on core businesses and operational discipline as part of a comprehensive recovery plan to restore profitability, improve execution and build a more resilient platform for long-term growth.

MBSB Strengthens Northern Presence With Relocated Kangar, Kulim Branches

KANGAR, April 30 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has strengthened its presence in northern Malaysia through the opening of its relocated Kangar and Kulim branches, reinforcing its commitment to improving customer accessibility and expanding service coverage across key growth areas.

Nasi Impit Retort Adyanana Eyes Brunei, Indonesian Markets

By Kamarul Halim M Kamal

BATU PAHAT, April 30 (Bernama) -- Nasi impit (compressed rice cake) producer Nasi Impit Retort Adyanana, which has managed to penetrate the Singapore market in the last two years, now aims to spread its wing to Brunei and Indonesia by seeking business partners in these countries.