Beyond The Plate: Malaysia’s Culinary Talents Could Be Next Soft Power Asset

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s multicultural food heritage may hold greater strategic value than many realise.

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. 

IHH Healthcare’s 1Q Net Profit Rises To RM528 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Bhd posted a net profit of RM528 million for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2026, up 2.7 per cent from RM514 million in the same quarter last year.

CIMB Group Net Profit Falls 2.9 Pct To RM1.91 Bln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) fell 2.9 per cent to RM1.91 billion from RM1.97 billion in the same period a year ago.

Penang Port Commission Launches e-PDCFZ To Boost Port Governance, Digital Efficiency

GEORGE TOWN, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Penang Port Commission’s (PPC) newly launched E-Penang Dangerous Cargo and Free Zone (e-PDCFZ) platform marks a significant milestone in the commission’s push towards smarter and more transparent port governance.

Boomi Platform Streamlines Citycare Property's HR Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company, announced that Citycare Property has streamlined its human resources (HR) and employee management processes using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, resulting in faster onboarding, improved data quality, and increased employee satisfaction.

IHH  Healthcare Focuses On Technology, Operational Efficiency To Manage Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) — IHH Healthcare Bhd is leveraging artificial intelligence, operational efficiency and ambulatory care expansion to manage rising medical inflation without heavily passing costs on to patients.

TNB Remains Resilient, Focuses On Stable Supply And Value For The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), underscoring the group’s continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s energy security, enhancing grid resilience and delivering long-term value to the nation and the rakyat.

Allianz Malaysia Posts RM227.35 Mln Net Profit In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM227.35 million in the first quarter of its financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared to RM213.04 million in 1Q 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Monday as investors turned cautious, with profit-taking emerging in selected heavyweights, amid rising global bond yields and ahead of the US inflation release.

IJM Land, Southern Catalyst Formalise JV For RM1.96 Bln Industrial Park In Sedenak

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- IJM Land Bhd has formalised a joint venture (JV) with Southern Catalyst Sdn Bhd to develop a RM1.96 billion industrial park in Sedenak, Johor, within the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Sabah Adopts Balanced Growth Model, Demands Fair Economic Value For Conservation

KOTA KINABALU, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Sabah state government is adopting a balanced growth model that demands fair economic value for its environmental contributions, while rejecting unrealistic environmental idealism that could delay the state’s socioeconomic progress.