Sunway Construction's 1Q Net Profit Up 56 Pct To RM118.41 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd's net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026) surged by 56 per cent to RM118.41 million compared with RM75.71 million in the same quarter last year, underpinned by higher contributions from all operating segments.  

AEON Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM83.72 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- AEON Co (M) Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM83.72 million in the first quarter of its financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), compared with RM68.10 million in the same period last year.

GX Bank, CGC Digital To Offer Credit Access Up To RM150,0000 To MSMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Digital bank GX Bank Bhd and CGC Digital have formed a strategic collaboration to offer micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) digital guarantees for credit access of up to RM150,000. 

MUDRA Initiative Expected To Benefit 10,000 Indian Entrepreneurs This Year -- MAICCI President

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The 2026 Indian Entrepreneur Capital and Economic Stimulus Package (MUDRA), with a total financing allocation of RM220 million, is expected to benefit about 10,000 Indian entrepreneurs by the end of this year.

T&E Report Ranks Singapore Changi Among Most Carbon-Intensive Airports 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- Transport & Environment (T&E) and ODI Global announced that Singapore Changi Airport ranked ninth among the world’s most carbon-intensive airports in 2023, generating 14.3 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.

Bank Rakyat Offers EV Financing At Fixed 1.88 Pct Rate

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) is offering an exclusive financing package for the purchase of new battery electric vehicles (BEV), hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) and other hybrid vehicles, including mild hybrid electric vehicles (MHEV).

MEF Reaffirms Commitment To Workplace Mental Health Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to strengthen workplace mental health protection and psychosocial risk management.

Malaysia Should Focus On Macroeconomic Stability While Safeguarding Critical Buffers - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict. 

Media Practitioners Seek Stronger AI Ethics, Fact-checking Collaboration

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia), May 14 (Bernama) — Media practitioners has expressed the need for ethical and human-centric use of artificial intelligence (AI) to safeguard cultural heritage, media integrity and public trust amid rapid digital transformation, during the “Heritage Code: The Digital Evolution of Meanings” media forum.

Malaysia Domestic Trade Activity Remains Robust Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties - KPDN

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s domestic trade activity remains resilient and continues to expand amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties, according to the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN).

MADANI Govt To Offer Over RM5 Bln In Microfinancing Facilities In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will provide more than RM5 billion in microfinancing facilities in 2026, expected to benefit over 400,000 micro-entrepreneurs nationwide through loans of up to RM100,000. 

Reforms Post-privatisation Bear Fruit For Airport Operator MAHB - Managing Director

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BANGKOK, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) said reforms introduced following its privatisation exercise last year have strengthened operational efficiency, accelerated infrastructure planning and improved decision-making processes across Malaysia’s airport network.