Diplomacy
Malaysia, Brunei back freedom of navigation in SCS
The two nations underscore the need to preserve freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea.
Category: Business News
Export
Malaysia’s Trade Surplus Doubles as Exports Surge Past RM1 Trillion
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22, 2026 – Malaysia’s total trade hit RM2.16 trillion in the first seven months of 2026, expanding 24.7 per cent year-on-year,…
Business News
US Leading Indicators Signal Firmer Growth Momentum
US leading indicators rose in July, pointing to stabilising growth momentum despite persistent weakness in consumer spending and labour-market conditions
Business News
Malaysia Trade Outlook Strengthens on Sustained Export Momentum
Malaysia’s exports rose 38% in July, driven by manufacturing and E&E, prompting a higher 2026 export growth forecast despite emerging year-end risks.
Business News
Supernewsroom.AI Expands Reach with Claude Integration
The Claude launch follows Supernewsroom.AI's existing ChatGPT integration, where brands can already use its AI agent to discover publishers, prepare content and access AI…
Business News
FBM KLCI will undergo a major enhancement
FBM KLCI to expand from 30 to 50 stocks in Dec-26, enhancing representation and balance across Malaysia’s equity market.
Stocks and Markets
GDB Holdings Bhd: Results Within Expectations
GDB Holdings posts RM34.6m 1HFY26 profit, orderbook RM1.0bn; BUY call maintained with TP RM0.60 on strong tenderbook and diversification.
Business News
Local resilience supports KLCI amid negative market breath
The FBM KLCI rose 0.31% despite mixed market performance, influenced by global uncertainties, while sector gains varied significantly.
China
China-Africa Ties Shift Toward Trade and Execution
China-Africa ties shift from lending to trade and execution; Africa must leverage demand and infrastructure for industrial growth.
Business News
QNET Names New Leadership Team to Drive Future Growth
QNET appoints a new leadership team to accelerate transformation, strengthen technology and compliance, enhance products and support a new generation of entrepreneurs.
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.
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.