TSH Resources 2Q Net Profit Jumps To RM49.23 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- TSH Resources Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM49.23 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) from RM20.63 million in the same period last year, supported by improved productivity and higher palm product prices.

Manulife 2Q Net Profit Surges To RM43.14 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Manulife Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) rose to RM43.14 million from RM19.24 million a year earlier.

SP Setia's 2Q FY2025 Net Profit Drops To RM99.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- SP Setia Bhd's second quarter (2Q) net profit ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) dropped to RM99.8 million from RM295.03 million in the same quarter a year ago.

99 Speed Mart 2Q Net Profit Surges 22 Pct To RM153 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (2Q 2025) rose 22.1 per cent to RM153.21 million from RM125.53 million a year earlier.

Research Firms Raise Malaysia's 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 4.2-4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Research firms have raised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent and 4.3 per cent following its expansion by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025). 

Malaysia’s 4.4 Pct 1H 2025 GDP Growth Shows MADANI Economy Policies Delivering Results -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Despite global uncertainties, Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.4 per cent in the first half of 2025, proving that the MADANI Economy policies are yielding results for the nation and, most importantly, the rakyat, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Steady 2Q 2025 GDP Growth Signals Domestic Resilience, Momentum Could Continue In 2H

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s economy continues to remain resilient despite an increasingly uncertain global trade policy backdrop, economists said today.

Bursa Malaysia Takes A Breather Despite Positive Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia took a breather on Friday, mirroring the subdued performance of regional markets, despite positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) data.

Malaysia's Current Account Balance To Remain In Surplus This Year - BNM Governor 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's current account balance is expected to remain in surplus of between 1.5 per cent and 2.5 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2025, said Bank Negara Malaysia governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour today. 

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Gains After Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth In 2Q

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is poised for gains today after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) announced that the Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), equivalent to 4.4 per cent growth in the first half of 2025, said an analyst.

Johor Plantations Net Profit Up 51 Pct To RM150.64 Mln In 1H2025

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has recorded a 51 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise in net profit to RM150.64 million for the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), driven by higher selling prices and a surge in external crop purchases.

Ringgit Strengthens 5.1 Pct Against US Dollar In 2Q 2025 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened by 5.1 per cent against the United States (US) dollar in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), primarily driven by broad US dollar weakness, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.