14d ago
KUALA KUBU BAHRU, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The government aims to increase pineapple exports to RM2 billion by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen and develop the industry, which is now considered a high-value strategic commodity.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam’s Post-Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI).
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is expected to see a variety of potential investments into various sectors this year, rather than solely focusing on data centres.
15d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd and IJM Corporation Bhd were among the most active counters, trading higher at mid-afternoon, following the positive sentiment on a potential merger between the two companies.
17d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 12 (Bernama) -- Richmond Asia Group plans to expand its hospitality portfolio in Malaysia to 20 hotels over the next eight years.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is forecasted to grow by 4.3 per cent in 2026, supported by continued domestic demand and sustained investment activity, driven by rapid demand for electrical and electronic products as well as data centre infrastructure.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) has maintained a positive stance on the Malaysia real estate investment trust (REIT) sector into 2026, supported by resilient fundamentals, a stable rate environment and tourism-led demand recovery.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 9 (Bernama) -- The utilities sector remains a key beneficiary of Malaysia’s accelerating data centre roll-out, underpinned by resilient electricity demand growth and long-term recurring income streams.
20d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Johor has emerged as one of the strongest-performing states in both property transaction volume and value, while Sabah recorded improvements across the residential, commercial, and industrial segments.
21d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s consumer sector is poised to gain from higher disposable income following phase 2 of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustments and the ongoing implementation of Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA), Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) said.
23d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its positive view on the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI for 2026, with an end-2026 target of 1,772 points following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s 2026 New Year message in which he outlined a reform-led and pro-growth agenda.
23d ago
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The second phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to have a strong positive impact on the retail economy, according to an economist.