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.

KUSKOP Targets RM20 Mln In Potential Sales From THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, May 26 (Bernama) — The Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Ministry (KUSKOP) has targeted RM20 million in potential sales among Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and cooperatives participating in the THAIFEX-Anuga Asia 2026 exhibition here.

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.

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.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday while tracking the performance of regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Banks In Malaysia, APAC Economies Less Impacted By Higher Energy Prices - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Banks in Malaysia and some Asia-Pacific (APAC) economies will be less impacted by higher energy prices, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Malaysia’s PPI Records 5.4 Pct Increase In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) rises 5.4 per cent in April 2026 against 1.1 per cent in the previous month, the highest increase since August 2022, mainly driven by higher crude oil and petroleum-related product prices, said the Statistics Department (DOSM). 

AIFA To Acquire Controlling Stake In HyalRoute For About US$2.31 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc (AIFA) announced plans to acquire a 57.67 per cent controlling stake in HyalRoute Fiber-Optic Communication Group (HyalRoute) in a transaction valued at about US$2.31 billion. (US$1=RM3.96)

Malaysian F&B Firms Eye Global Expansion At Thaifex Anuga Asia 2026

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Business Group (MBG), a conglomerate of export-oriented food and beverage (F&B) manufacturers, is set to make its mark at Thaifex Anuga Asia 2026, Asia’s largest and most comprehensive F&B trade exhibition. 

Local Institutions Extend Net Buying Streak To Six Weeks On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to a sixth consecutive week, recording net inflows of RM572.9 million last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia Well-placed To Lead ASEAN Power Grid Development - TNB

By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong foundation to lead the development of smart and sustainable energy in the ASEAN region, particularly through efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Bhd (National Energy Limited) senior chief strategy, regulatory and sustainability officer Muhamad Nazri Pazil.

Thailand’s Asian Re Retains Good Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).