KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ first quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) financial performance softened slightly, weighed down by higher provisions even as loan growth gathered pace, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Short-term interbank rates are expected to remain stable next week, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) continued operations to absorb excess liquidity from the financial system.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the range of RM4,200-RM4,300 per tonne next week.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- TMK Chemical Bhd has proposed to acquire 100 per cent equity interest in Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM), excluding certain assets, from Batu Kawan Bhd (BKB) for an indicative purchase consideration of RM920 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s distributive trade growth is expected to hit 6.1 per cent in 2026, compared with 5.6 per cent in 2025, following stronger-than-expected performance this year driven by wholesale stockpiling, higher petroleum-related prices and a recovery in motor vehicle sales.
KUALA SELANGOR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government, through its subsidiary Worldwide Holdings Bhd (Worldwide), has invested approximately RM2 billion to develop three waste-to-energy (WTE) plants as part of a long-term plan to improve sustainable solid waste management in the state.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- GWM Malaysia is targeting double-digit growth by the end of 2026, building on its strong performance last year, when sales surged 177 per cent to nearly 5,900 units from 2,128 units in 2024.
KULAI, June 12 (Bernama) -- Johor has officially positioned itself as a premier regional force in high-tech investment, securing partnerships with global technology titans, including Huawei and Agibot, to anchor the landmark RM80 billion Johor Tech Smart City project.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to gain from the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition starting this week in areas such as digital commerce, media consumption, payments, logistics and cross-border business, a top foreign banker said today.
SEPANG, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first airport ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station is set to be developed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA T2), marking a significant milestone in the country’s green mobility infrastructure.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States’ May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
