Malaysia’s PMI Rises As November New Orders Hit Three-Year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s manufacturing sector Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 50.1 in November versus 49.5 in October, supported by a surge in new orders that reached their highest level in more than three years, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

KPJ Healthcare Launches First Centre Of Excellence At Johor Specialist Hospital

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Berhad (KPJ Healthcare) today launched its first Heart and Lung Centre of Excellence at the Johor Specialist Hospital (JSH), marking a new phase in the group’s transformation towards an integrated academic healthcare system.

Malaysia's GDP To Grow At 4.6 Pct In 2025 -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) --  MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) projected Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at 4.6 per cent this year.

Sarawak Wants To Be Involved In The SALAM Project

KUCHING, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Sarawak's Minister of Utility and Telecommunication Datuk Seri Julaihi Narawi hopes the federal government can provide space for the state’s telecommunications companies to be involved in the implementation of the MADANI Submarine Cable Connection (SALAM) project.

Renewed Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia, CI Up 1.25 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the final month of the year on a firmer footing, with the key index climbing 1.25 per cent at Monday’s close, supported by renewed bargain hunting and year-end portfolio rebalancing by institutional investors.  

Smarter Energy, Better Wellbeing: Time Of Use Scheme Enhances Customer Savings In TNB’s 3Q 2025 Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today reaffirmed its commitment to national wellbeing by emphasising customer empowerment, community support and long-term energy resilience at the forefront of its priorities. 

RKB Initiative Transforms SME Experience By Cutting Red Tape, Boosting Efficiency

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB) initiative is changing the narrative for many small and medium enterprises (SMEs), especially those in the aerospace industry, who previously had to deal with bureaucratic obstacles that felt like navigating a maze, including lengthy approvals, repeated paperwork, and unpredictable delays.

Corporate Reporting Should Be Seen As Strategic Tool Rather Than Compliance Burden - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) — Companies should view corporate reporting as a strategic tool rather than a compliance burden amid the global economy's transition towards green and digital paradigms.

Market Sentiment Lifts On Better 3Q Tech, Glove Results -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The third-quarter 2025 (3Q 2025) results season is tracking better than the second quarter (2Q 2025), supporting market sentiment as earnings improve in the technology and rubber glove sectors—both key underperformers in the first half of 2025.

Malaysia’s Services Account Surplus Marks Stronger Economic Rebound -- Perdasama

By Thivyamalini Ramalu

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The government’s recent achievement of a services account surplus marks a stronger momentum of recovery for Malaysia’s economy, driven by fiscal discipline, targeted subsidy measures, and more deliberate economic restructuring. 

Johor Set To Match Last Year’s GDP Of 6.4 Pct This Year - Hasni

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Johor expects to maintain its strong economic trajectory this year, with a gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.4 per cent -- matching last year’s performance -- while growth for 2026 is anticipated to range between 4.8 and 6.8 per cent.

AMMB Holdings' Net Profit Rises To RM534.58 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd has posted a higher net profit of RM534.58 million in the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q FY2026), compared to RM500.57 million a year earlier.