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Economy

Trinity Group, Hamilton Reserve Bank Facilitate Nevis IBC Formation, Banking Access

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Trinity Group has collaborated with Hamilton Reserve Bank to support international entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish a Nevis International Business Company (IBC), offering a streamlined pathway from company formation to international banking.

Accertify Study Links Fraud-Cyber Convergence To Better Business Outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Accertify, a fraud decisioning provider, has found that fraud-cyber convergence leads to better business outcomes, according to a proprietary study conducted in partnership with Liminal.

Manufacturing Sector's Performance Remains Positive In 1Q 2026 Under NIMP 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector has continued to strengthen under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), with its gross value-added increasing 5.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), two years after the policy's implementation.

Jumio Reports Strong Q2 2026 On Platform Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence provider, has announced a strong second quarter (Q2) for 2026, driven by platform innovation, executive leadership additions, and expanded customer adoption.

Tax Management An Integral Part Of Corporate Governance -- IRB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) — Tax management has become an integral part of corporate governance strategy as more companies place greater emphasis on tax compliance, risk management, and transparency in their business operations, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said today.

Velesto Edges Higher After Securing US$51 Mln Chevron Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd’s share price inched up half-a-sen to 26.5 sen after securing a US$51 million (US$1=RM4.08) contract from Chevron Malaysia under the North Malay Basin Full Field Development Campaign. 

Indonesia's New Export Entity Expected To Have Limited Economic Impact -- RHB IB

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s newly established export entity Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) is expected to have only a limited near-term impact on the country’s economy and commodity export market, easing concerns over major changes to strategic commodity exports.

Petronas Chemicals Up On Stronger Potential 2Q Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s share price rose 1.69 per cent to RM4.80, on stronger potential quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) earnings in 2Q FY2026, mainly driven by the fertiliser and methanol segment.

Eliis, Petronas Sign Joint Industry Project Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Advanced seismic interpretation technology provider Eliis has signed a joint industry project agreement (JIPA) with Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) to collaborate on the deployment of PaleoScan technology and joint geoscience research and development initiatives in Malaysia.

Tabung Haji Becomes Substantial Shareholder In Focus Point

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Focus Point Holdings Bhd after acquiring 570,000 ordinary shares in the optical retail chain operator on July 21.

Petros Achieves Sarawak's First Onshore Oil Production In Over 50 Years

SIBU, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg today announced that Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros) has achieved first oil at the Adong Kechil West (AKW) field near Marudi, marking the return of onshore oil production in Sarawak after more than 50 years.

Sapangar Port Expansion Expected To Be Completed By October 2027

KOTA KINABALU, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) expansion project has reached 62.75 per cent completion as of June and is now expected to be completed by October 2027 following delays caused by difficulty in securing sand supply that meets specifications.