FGV Appoints Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi As Group Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd has appointed Nurul Muhaniza Hanafi as group managing director (GMD) effective today, making her the first woman to lead the company.

KPJ Healthcare's 2Q FY2026 Net Profit Up By 27 Pct To RM103.92 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd's net profit surged by 27 per cent for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) to RM103.92 million compared with RM82.06 million in the same quarter one year ago. 

Tencent Cloud Establishes Its First Malaysian Cloud Region In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Tencent Cloud has established its first cloud region in Malaysia, comprising up to three availability zones in Johor, as the company strengthens its cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure to support enterprises in the country.

Dutch Lady 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM38.17 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd’s (DLMI) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM38.17 million versus RM23.39 million in 2Q 2025.

MSC Subsidiary Directed To Temporarily Suspend Tin Mining Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Smelting Corporation Bhd’s (MSC) 80 per cent-owned subsidiary, Rahman Hydraulic Tin Sdn Bhd (RHT), has been directed by the Perak Department of Minerals and Geosciences (JMG Perak) to temporarily suspend its mining operations.

Indonesia’s External Debt Rises 4.4 Pct To US$453.4 Bln In Q2 2026 - BI

JAKARTA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s external debt rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to US$453.4 billion (US$1=RM4.05) in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher public external debt amid a slower contraction in private-sector debt.

THL Partners Makes Majority Investment In Queue-it

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- THL Partners (THL), a private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies, has announced a definitive agreement for a majority investment in Queue-it, an online traffic orchestration solutions provider.

Palm Beach Resort, ASB Partner To Strengthen Support For Labuan Oil And Gas Sector

LABUAN, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Palm Beach Resort & Spa in Labuan and Sabah government-owned Asian Supply Base Sdn Bhd (ASB) have formalised a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening hospitality and logistical support for Labuan's oil and gas (O&G) industry.

Tunas Grow Synergy Turns Small-scale Chilli Farm Into Thriving Business

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KULAI, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- In just two years, Tunas Grow Synergy Sdn Bhd has proven that success in chilli farming is attainable regardless of land size or business experience. 

Budget 2027 Seen Offering More Incentives To SMEs -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to offer more incentives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, said Affin Bank Bhd chief economist Alan Tan.

Abnormal AI Secures IMDA Accreditation For Government, Enterprise Adoption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Abnormal AI, a behavioural artificial intelligence (AI) security platform, has been accredited by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and recognised as a trusted solution for government and enterprise adoption.

Malakoff Net Profit Falls To RM31.71 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Malakoff Corporation Bhd’s net profit fell to RM31.71 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) from RM62.83 million in the same period last year.