Public Mutual Declares Over RM88 Mln In Distributions For Seven Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank Bhd, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM88 million for seven funds for the financial year ended July 31, 2026.

TH's RM10 Bln Loss Could Have Funded B40 Haj Pilgrims For Over 20 Years

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The RM10 billion loss incurred by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) could have funded haj subsidies for a larger number of muassasah pilgrims -- particularly those from the B40 group -- to perform the pilgrimage over a period of more than 20 years.

Foreign Investments Must Bring Benefits, Address The Shrinking Trade Surplus

By Nur Afiradina Arshad

TANJONG MALIM, July 31 (Bernama) – Foreign investments brought into Malaysia must deliver tangible benefits to the national economy, including helping to strengthen the trade surplus, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$132.56 Bln As Of End-June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserve assets amounted to US$132.56 billion (US$1= RM4.08), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.54 billion as of end-June 2026, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

YTL Hospitality's REIT FY2026 Net Profit Jumps To RM240.74 Mln 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT) recorded a higher net profit of RM240.74 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026), compared to RM148.55 million in FY2025.

Axis-REIT To Acquire Industrial Complex In Kedah For RM113 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Axis-Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) is acquiring an industrial complex in Kawasan Industri Padang Meha, Padang Meha, Kedah for RM113 million.

TNG Digital Backs PSD's Pension Payment Initiative As Senior Ewallet Users Exceed 3.4 Million

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd today underscored its support for the Public Service Department's (PSD) alternative pension payment initiative through Touch 'n Go (TNG) eWallet, saying the platform is already used by more than 3.4 million verified users aged 60 and above.

Sunway Healthcare Share Price Slips Following Johor Land Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Sunway Healthcare Holding Bhd’s share price was down after its unit acquired four parcels of freehold land in Sunway City Iskandar Puteri, Johor, for RM45.37 million. 

Malaysia’s F1 Return Could Fuel Over RM1 Billion Economic Activity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (Bahrain GP) could serve as a major economic catalyst by stimulating multiple sectors through higher expenditure by domestic and international visitors.

RCI Recommends Forensic Audit Into 14 Tabung Haji Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) into the management and operations of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has recommended a forensic audit into 14 past investment decisions that resulted in significant asset impairments at the Islamic pilgrimage fund.

More Than 4,300 Smallholders Benefited From RM190 Mln Replanting Scheme

PUTRAJAYA, July 29 (Bernama) -- The Smallholder Palm Oil Replanting Financing Incentive Scheme (TSPKS 2.0) implemented by the Plantations and Commodities Ministry (KPK) has benefited 4,364 smallholders involving an area of ​​12,145.51 hectares (ha) with a total financing of RM190.13 million as of June 30.

Govt To Refine Official Statistics For More Effective Policymaking – Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to advance and refine the development of official statistics to support more accurate and effective policymaking, including through the production of more granular indicators, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.