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KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd (HLB) reported a slightly higher net profit of RM1.09 billion for the first quarter ended Sept 30, 2025 (1Q) compared with RM1.089 billion recorded in the same period a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Eastern Pacific Industrial Corporation Bhd (EPIC Bhd) celebrated another remarkable achievement last night, securing three accolades at the HRD Awards 2025 Gala Dinner in recognition of its progressive human capital development initiatives.
By Jailani Hasan
LABUAN, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- Cheng & Co Group has strengthened its regional wealth management capabilities with the acquisition of Alpadis Trust (Labuan) Limited, now officially renamed Indah International Trust Limited.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM116.23 million for the second quarter of the financial year 2026, ended Sept 30, 2025 (2Q FY2026), down from RM128.28 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER) expects the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to expand at 4.0 per cent in 2026, supported by continued strength in the services, mining and manufacturing sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government, under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), is prioritising efforts to help micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) move up the value chain through strategic partnerships with government-linked companies (GLCs).
By Thivyamalini Ramalu
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- UEM Edgenta Bhd posted a net loss of RM94.12 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended Sept 30, 2025, compared with a net profit of RM10.23 million a year earlier, due to significant one-off, non-cash impairments of goodwill, non-current assets, and long-outstanding receivables.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Bhutan is considering pursuing a free trade agreement (FTA) with Malaysia as it sees strong potential to expand exports by 2027 or 2028.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The second day of WE2025: Future in Motion: Women in Trade, Investment and Leadership saw closer engagement between Malaysia and Kosovo, focusing on opportunities to foster economic cooperation between the two countries.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AM Best’s benchmarking analysis of its rated Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance companies shows that while mature markets continue to anchor rating strength and capital adequacy, emerging markets have maintained growth and profitability despite greater volatility, reinforcing the region’s overall structural resilience.
GEORGE TOWN, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The government has successfully attracted more than RM70.7 billion in investments under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS) since its launch last year until June 2025.
