Property and Construction
S P Setia Posts Resilient Q2 FY2026 Results, Strengthens Industrial Portfolio
S P Setia posts RM864m Q2 sales, expands industrial portfolio in Penang, maintains resilience with reduced borrowings and stable gearing.
Category: Business News
Business News
Johor Plantations posts 32.0% fall in 2Q net profit despite higher revenue
Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s net profit fell 32.0% year-on-year to RM51.2m for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2QFY2026
Business News
West River wins two small hydropower projects in Perak
West River Bhd has won approval for two small hydropower projects in Perak under the feed-in-tariff programme.
Business News
Malaysian SMEs need a workflow owner before AI becomes infrastructure
The Malaysia AI Expo emphasizes ownership in AI workflows for SMEs, ensuring accountability and effective management alongside technology.
Business News
Malakoff: No Interim Dividend Amid Recovery
Malakoff reported a 2QFY26 PATAMI of RM31.7m, boosted by TBE's performance, while core earnings remained weak without dividends.
Stocks and Markets
HE Group Experiencing A Solid Quarter
HE Group Berhad's 2QFY26 profit increased significantly, but 1HFY26 results fell short; expecting improvement in 2HFY26.
Stocks and Markets
Sports Toto: Earnings Lifted By IT-Related Contribution
Sports Toto's 4QFY26 profit rose 55% to RM62.5m, but forecasts are cut due to ongoing challenges.
Health and Wellness
TRADA Calls for Stronger Tools to Back Enforcement Agencies
TRADA supports law enforcement against illegal cigarette trade in Malaysia, urging improved policies and resources to combat the growing illicit market effectively.
Business News
KLCI Outlook Cautious Amid Geopolitical Risks
Immediate environment stays cautious, not bearish. Investors favour selective stock-picking in defensives, construction and tech while watching external risks closely.
Tech
How These Top 10 Emerging Technologies Are Transforming the Physical World
The World Economic Forum discusses ten emerging technologies transforming physical systems, addressing global challenges and requiring responsible scaling and cooperation.
Cars
Atlantis Automobili Named Maserati’s Official Malaysian Distributor
Atlantis Automobili takes over Maserati’s Malaysian operations, reinforcing customer confidence, aftersales support and long-term brand growth.
Business News
AI Capex Shift Drives Heavy Corporate Debt Issuance
Soaring AI infrastructure capex forces tech giants into debt markets, increasing concentration risks across both equity and credit portfolios.
Business News
MBSB Upgrades Malaysia’s 2026 GDP Growth Forecast to 5.1%
MBSB raises Malaysia’s 2026 GDP forecast to 5.1%, citing strong trade and domestic demand, but warns of global risks.
Artificial Intelligence
Government to Expand AI Access in Malaysia Through Budget 2027
Malaysia to expand AI access in Budget 2027, focusing on infrastructure, affordability, and support for MSMEs through AI Malaysia initiative.
Money and Investment
Beyond the 6% GDP Surge: What Malaysia’s Growth Numbers Mean for Investors
Malaysia's economy expanded 6.0% in Q2 2026, driven by manufacturing and stable services, reinforcing its resilience amid global uncertainties - But what does it…
Business News
Pepper Labs Marks 11 Years, Advancing AI Learning in Malaysia
Pepper Labs launched 50,000 AI learning opportunities for Malaysians to boost AI readiness, coinciding with their 11th anniversary celebration.