PIP To Contribute To Malaysia-Thailand US$30 Bln Trade Target

PADANG BESAR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The government is confident that the development of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) will contribute significantly towards achieving the Malaysia-Thailand bilateral trade target, which is projected to reach US$30 billion by next year.

CPO Futures Likely To Be Volatile Next Week On Long Holiday

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to be volatile next week due to the long public holiday, a trader said.

ENERtec Asia, MIDA Team Up To Drive Renewable Energy And Storage Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- ENERtec Asia 2026, Southeast Asia’s premier energy technology exhibition and conference, is partnering with the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) to strengthen Malaysia’s position as a regional hub for clean energy investments, renewable energy (RE) technologies and battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Credit To Private Non-Financial Sector Higher By 5.8 Pct In April 2026 - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Credit to the private non-financial sector grew by 5.8 per cent in April 2026 compared to 5.6 per cent in March 2026, driven by higher growth in outstanding business loans and outstanding corporate bonds, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$129.73 Bln At End-April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$129.73 billion at the end of March 2026, compared with US$126.61 billion at end-March 2026.

SBA, Seoul Metropolitan Government Open Applications For 2026 Unicorn Startup Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Seoul Business Agency (SBA) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have officially opened applications for the "Try Everything 2026: Seoul Unicorn Challenge", a startup competition aimed at supporting international companies seeking expansion into the South Korean market.

Supermax's Associate Company To Establish US$50 Mln Medical Glove Facility In Brazil

TSplus Deploys Remote Access Solution At Malaysia’s Kangar Municipal Council

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- TSplus marks a major milestone in Southeast Asia with the successful deployment of its Remote Access solution at the Kangar Municipal Council (MP Kangar), the capital municipal authority of Perlis State, Malaysia.

Matrix Concepts Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM219.33 Mln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM219.33 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), from RM214.03 million in the previous financial year.

TNB’s RM43 Bln Grid Modernisation Gears Up For Rapid Growth In Data Centre Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) RM43 billion grid modernisation programme is gearing up to meet Malaysia’s growing data centre demand, with future energy requirements already incorporated into broader national generation planning to ensure long-term system readiness.

Leakage Of Subsidised Fuel Due To Smuggling Threatens National Fiscal Position - Economist

ALOR SETAR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Leakage of subsidised fuel due to smuggling activities continues to pose a major threat to the country’s fiscal position, with the government estimated to be losing billions of ringgit annually following the misuse of subsidised diesel intended for local consumers, according to an economist.

Businesses Expect Softer Outlook In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Businesses anticipate a softer second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) outlook with the confidence indicator easing to negative 1.8 per cent from 4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).