ECRL Set To Boost Kuantan Port As Strategic Trade Gateway -- Knight Frank

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman & Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- A top official of a global real estate consultancy envisages Kuantan Port to emerge as a key logistics and trade hub for Malaysia, leveraging its strategic location and connectivity via the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL).

Petronas, TNB Retain Top Spots In ASEAN’s O&G And Utility Brands - Brand Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) have maintained their status as the leading brands in the oil and gas (O&G) and utility sectors in ASEAN, respectively, according to Brand Finance’s inaugural Energy 100 report.

TOMICA x Initial D Collab Brings Iconic Street Racing To Die-cast Collectors

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- In a high-octane celebration of nostalgia and fandom, TOMY Company Ltd has unveiled a collaboration between its adult-targeted "tomica PREMIUM unlimited" line and the legendary Japanese street racing manga "Initial D", which marks its 30th anniversary in 2025.

F&N Projected To Post Weaker 4Q FY2025 Due To Thailand-Cambodia Clashes - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) to post flattish quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) results in its fourth quarter ending Sept 30, 2025 (4Q FY2025).

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Malaysia’s Role In Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire Contributes Positively To US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) – Malaysia's role as a mediator in the ceasefire negotiations between Cambodia and Thailand has contributed positively to the reciprocal negotiations between Malaysia and the United States (US), said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

FNHB 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM84.81 Mln On Weaker Earnings, Unrecognised Tax Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (FNHB) net profit fell to RM84.81 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) from RM121.62 million in 3Q 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Sharply Higher As 13MP, US Tariff Cut Woo Bargain Hunting

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bargain hunting pushed Bursa Malaysia to end the week higher as investors cheered the United States (US) tariff reduction on all Malaysian products entering the country, coupled with positive market sentiment following the announcement of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

CIMB Securities Expects Chinese Glove Makers To Shift Production To ASEAN Region Upon Revised US Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects the revised United States tariff rates for glove-producing countries will prompt Chinese glove makers to shift production to the ASEAN region, particularly Indonesia.

Thailand Hails US Tariff Deal As Win-win For Trade Stability

BANGKOK, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The new 19 per cent tariff the United States (US) imposed on Thai goods, effective today, represents a win-win outcome to preserve Thailand’s export base and ensures long-term economic stability.

US Imposes 19 Pct Tariffs On Malaysia, Four Other ASEAN Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, along with four other ASEAN member states, is now subject to a 19 per cent tariff imposed by the United States (US) effective today.