BNM Keeps OPR Steady, Signals Confidence In Economy – Economist

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged signals confidence that the current economic environment is conducive to supporting growth without risking overheating or financial imbalances, said an economist. 

Ambank To Extend RM780 Mln In Financing For E&O’s Andaman Island Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- AmBank Group will provide RM780 million in financing to Tanjung Pinang Development Sdn Bhd (TPD), a subsidiary of Eastern & Oriental Bhd (E&O), for the Andaman Island project.

ProductLife Group Expands Into Japan To Strengthen Life Sciences Support In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- ProductLife Group (PLG), a global leader in regulatory and compliance services for the life sciences sector, has announced the opening of a new office in Japan, reinforcing its commitment to localised expertise and global collaboration.

Malaysia’s Air Passenger Traffic Hits 9.3 Mln In July, Nearing Pre-pandemic Levels — CAAM

PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on track for full recovery, with monthly passenger traffic reaching 9.3 million in July 2025, up 3.9 per cent month-on-month (MoM) and 5.3 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared with July 2024, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM).

13MP Allocates RM93.9 Bln For Development In Less Developed States

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) sets the direction for the country's economic development by focusing on reducing regional disparities and driving strategic investments.

Tropicana Redeems RM100 Mln Sukuk Wakalah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd has redeemed another tranche of the sukuk wakalah programme worth RM100 million due today.

DNeX Secures Govt Contract Extension For National Single Window Trade Facilitation

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Dagang NeXchange Bhd’s (DNeX) unit, Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract extension from the government for the National Single Window (NSW) for trade facilitation, underscoring continued confidence in the group’s digital trade infrastructure capabilities.

Surge In TNB’s Brand Value Underscores Strong Market Conviction

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) – The 35 per cent surge in Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) brand value to US$2.3 billion (US$1 = RM4.22) in the recent Energy 100 2025 report for Brand Finance underscores strong market conviction in its financial resilience and operational efficiency.

Approved Investments, FDIs Reflect Different Stages Of Malaysia’s Investment Journey

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Some may argue that the approved investments reported by the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) and the foreign direct investment (FDI) figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025) appear contradictory. 

Solarvest, Malakoff Consortium Secure Solar Project In Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd and Solarvest Holdings Bhd, through a consortium, have secured a letter of notification from the Energy Commission of Malaysia (EC) to develop a 470 megawatt alternating current (MWa.c.) large-scale solar (LSS) photovoltaic plant in Perak.

Sarawak Electricity Ordinance Amendment Unlocks Potential For New Generation Projects

KUCHING, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The recent amendment to the Sarawak Electricity Ordinance marked a major turning point for the state’s energy sector, said State Minister for Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi.

ASB, Legenda In Pact To Transform Scheduled Waste Management In Labuan

LABUAN, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- A strategic joint venture between Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) and Legenda Bumimas Sdn Bhd is set to transform scheduled waste management in Labuan.