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By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 23 (Bernama) -- Tomorrow’s meeting between ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) and United States (US) Trade Representative (USTR), Jamieson Greer, is a pivotal opportunity for both sides to discuss new areas of economic cooperation, notwithstanding the trade tensions brought on by the US tariffs.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) posted a higher net profit of RM101.17 million for the third quarter ended July 31, 2025 (3Q FY2025) compared to RM80.44 million for the same quarter a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 (Bernama) -- Bank Rakyat is offering to defer instalments for six months for individual and business customers affected by the recent floods and landslides in several districts in Sabah.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects Budget 2026 to continue its focus to improve home ownership for first-time buyers, with incentives to include stamp duty exemptions and a Home Ownership Campaign (HOC) to support the low- to middle-income group.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Gamuda (Singapore) Pte Ltd, together with its joint venture partners, Evia MCS Pte Ltd and H108 Pte Ltd, has emerged as the highest bidder for a Housing and Development Board (HDB) project in Singapore.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The lower Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) is expected to support homeownership affordability through reduced debt servicing costs, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's banking sector is well-positioned to navigate trade tensions and softer growth, driven by a strong labour market and stable household finances, said S&P Global Ratings.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's construction industry is expected to grow 9.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, driven by the building sector, said BMI, a Fitch Solutions company.
PUTRAJAYA, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- As preparations for the upcoming Budget 2026 to be unveiled in October are underway, the government will also examine support mechanisms to strengthen housing reform, with a particular focus on expanding access to affordable housing, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) – Tenaga Nasional Bhd, which ensures secure and stable power supply to Malaysian households, must be commended for continuing to empower communities in discharging its corporate social responsibilities effectively in a wide range of areas.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first half of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1H 2025), reaffirming its focus in advancing its role in nation-building and community support while delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises strengthening regional connectivity by enhancing Malaysia’s engagement and role on the global economic stage.
