MAG Sees Significant Pressure For FY2026 Amid Higher Fuel Costs

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) sees significant pressure for its financial year 2026 (FY2026) amid sustained increases in fuel prices. 

Kerjaya Prospek Shares Rise On RM858 Mln Data Centre Contract Win

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd (KPGB) shares rose in early trade today after the group secured an RM858 million contract for mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) fit-out works at a data centre in Iskandar Puteri, Johor.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Vs US Dollar After BNM Holds OPR

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, buoyed by improved sentiment after Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) kept its overnight policy rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent.

Sharp Connect 2026 Brings Smarter, Connected Solutions Closer To Sabah

KOTA KINABALU, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Sharp Electronics (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is expanding beyond traditional home appliances through ‘Sharp Connect 2026’, showcasing a broader ecosystem of smart and connected solutions for workplaces, education, hospitality and other sectors.

BNM’s Decision To Hold OPR At 2.75 Pct Reflects Confidence In Growth Outlook -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent today reflects its confidence in the Malaysian economy’s ability to sustain healthy growth in 2026, according to economists.

AirAsia’s US$1 Bln Fundraising To Refinance Debt, Strengthen Balance Sheet

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd has clarified that its planned fundraising exercises, comprising up to US$1 billion (US$1=RM4.04) in international debt markets and RM700 million in local credit facilities, are primarily targeted at debt restructuring or refinancing and balance sheet consolidation, rather than purely funding operational shortfalls.

Petronas To Sustain Production At Two Million Barrels Of Oil Equivalent Per Day Through 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) aims to sustain Malaysia's oil and gas production at two million barrels of oil equivalent per day (mmboe/d) through 2028, said its president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz today.

MIDA To Hold East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 On Sept 8

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will be organising the East Coast Region Investment Seminar 2026 on Sept 8, focusing on the role of local companies in shaping a more inclusive and competitive East Coast industrial ecosystem.

RM1 Bln Additional Micro-financing Should Come With Faster Approval, Says FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- The additional RM1 billion in micro-financing facilities, which brings the total allocation for 2026 to RM6 billion from RM5 billion, should be accompanied by simple application procedures, affordable financing terms, and faster approval and disbursement, said the Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM).

China's Guizhou Builds Integrated AI Value Chain, Eyes Southeast Asian Markets

From Abdul Hamid A Rahman

GUIYANG, CHINA, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- A roughly 40-minute drive from Guiyang to the Gui’an New Area reveals a concentration of technology companies and digital infrastructure that may feel somewhat familiar to a Malaysian visitor, as it bears some resemblance to Cyberjaya.

HDC Leads 15 Exporters To Fi South America As Halal Exports To Brazil Hit RM860.45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Halal Development Corporation Bhd (HDC) led 15 Malaysian halal-certified exporters to Fi South America 2026 in Sao Paulo as Malaysia’s halal exports to Brazil increased to an estimated RM860.45 million in 2025 from RM510.82 million in 2023.

CIMB Targets 5-6 Pct Loan Growth For FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd is targeting loan growth of around 5-6 per cent for FY2026, with strong demand from the data centre and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors supporting its wholesale business.