| LATEST NEWS | BUDI MADANI: BUDI Agri-Commodity will continue in a targeted manner to help smallholders, entrepreneurs and vulnerable groups - PM Anwar | Plantation and Commodities Ministry will continue to study other medium and long-term mitigation steps such as enhancing price controls, anti-profiteering in agricultural inputs -- Akmal Nasrullah | Axiata's net profit rose to RM273.80 million in 1Q 2026 from RM159.84 million in 1Q 2025, driven by higher EBITDA, foreign exchange gains, and lower finance costs | Ministry of Plantation and Commodities should explore new markets for exports of palm oil products -- Akmal Nasrullah | MISC Bhd posted higher net profit of RM741.4 million in 1Q 2026, compared with RM705.7 million in 1Q 2025 | |
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM741.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), compared with RM705.7 million in the corresponding quarter last year.
PUTRAJAYA, May 25 (Bernama) -- The newly expanded Sultan Ismail Petra Airport (KBR) in Kota Bharu handled 562,081 passenger movements between January and April this year, reflecting a 3.9 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- All In FutureTech Alliance Inc (AIFA) announced plans to acquire a 57.67 per cent controlling stake in HyalRoute Fiber-Optic Communication Group (HyalRoute) in a transaction valued at about US$2.31 billion. (US$1=RM3.96)
KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- A Malaysian strategic advisory firm is positioning itself as a bridge connecting Malaysia and the Russia-Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) market, aiming to unlock cross-border investment opportunities while strengthening Malaysia’s role as a strategic gateway into Southeast Asia.
By Wan Muhammad Aslah Wan Razali
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a strong foundation to lead the development of smart and sustainable energy in the ASEAN region, particularly through efforts to realise the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), said Malaysia’s Tenaga Nasional Bhd (National Energy Limited) senior chief strategy, regulatory and sustainability officer Muhamad Nazri Pazil.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a slight uptrend next week following the recent market pullback as bargain-hunting activities and improved investor sentiment may provide support to selected heavyweights.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Ann Joo Resources Bhd (Ann Joo) has proposed to dispose of its 100 per cent equity interest in Ann Joo Steel Bhd (AJSB) to Singapore-based Green Esteel Pte Ltd following the mutual termination of a heads of agreement to sell the stake to Southern Steel Bhd today.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Maybank Group’s social impact arm, Maybank Foundation, recently honoured winners of its 9th MyTIGER Values Art Competition and Exhibition (MTVACE) 2026 at Stadium Merdeka, showcasing artworks by 36 students from across the country.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Taiwan’s Union Insurance Company Limited (Union).
PETALING JAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 is expected to be presented in the third quarter of this year, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- EC-Council, a cybersecurity education provider, has released its flagship Certified CISO Hall of Fame 2025 Report, highlighting the transformation of cybersecurity leadership as artificial intelligence (AI), regulatory pressure and enterprise risk redefine boardroom priorities worldwide.
KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has secured a US$120 million equity investment from The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF) as part of its ongoing capital raise. (US$1=RM3.96)
