Profit Boost For Malakoff From Melaka WTE Plant - Maybank IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) projects that Malakoff Corporation Bhd will achieve RM40 million net profit accretion per year once the Melaka waste-to-energy (WTE) facility begins contributing over the 30-year operational period.

SST Expansion Helps Protect Local Fruit Industry - Pineapple Growers

PONTIAN, June 13 (Bernama) – The government’s initiative to expand the scope of the Sales and Service Tax (SST) by imposing a five per cent sales tax on all imported fruits has been described by pineapple growers in Johor as a proactive move to protect the local fruit industry.

Govt Will Ensure Telcos Provide Good Services - Fahmi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The government will ensure that telecommunication companies (telcos) deliver their promises of faster and cheaper services, guided by the Mandatory Standard on Access Pricing (MSAP), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Sunway Construction’s 1Q Net Profit Soars To RM75.71 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025) surged to RM75.71 million, up from RM32.40 million in the same period last year.

RHB Bank Cautious About Malaysia’s Export Outlook Despite April Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained a cautious outlook on Malaysia’s export performance despite a surge in April exports, citing persistent global uncertainties and potential risks from United States (US) tariff policy developments.

Any Revision In GDP Will Be Based On Data, Not Assumptions - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) acknowledges the need to revise the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 amid the global economic uncertainty, but prefers to avoid making revisions based on assumptions, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Ringgit Ends At Over Five-month High Vs US Dollar Amid Tariff-talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

Bursa Malaysia Up For 4th Day Running, CI Ends At Intra-Day High

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at an intra-day high today, marking its fourth consecutive session of gains, which reflected a positive carry-over from Wall Street’s strong close last Friday, amid a mixed regional market performance.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Buying Activities Led By Financial Services

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday on persistent buying activities led by the financial services and the industrial products and services sectors amid optimism over easing United States (US)-China trade tensions and a more consistent tone from US President Donald Trump.

Malaysia Welcomes China's Policies To Boost Domestic Consumption - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia appreciates the recent policies introduced in China, as the government actively formulates measures to stimulate domestic consumption.

ECRL Project Achieves 81.07 Per Cent Progress For Kota Bharu - Selangor Alignment

PASIR PUTEH, April 17 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is now on track for completion by December 2026, with the entire alignment from Kota Bharu to Selangor recording a work progress of 81.07 per cent as of last month.

Alliance Bank Nears RM15 Bln Goal In New Sustainable Loans, Boosting SMEs In ESG

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd is now close to achieving RM15 billion in new sustainable banking business for green projects to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ahead of the targeted 2027 financial year.