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MITI To Drive Low-Altitude Economy Development With Unmanned Valley Ecosystem Project

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will implement the Unmanned Valley Ecosystem pilot project to drive the development of the low-altitude economy (LAE).

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

APAC Reinsurers Post 4.0 Pct Revenue Growth In 2025 - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- AM Best’s composite of Asia-Pacific (APAC) reinsurance companies reversed a revenue decline from the previous year, posting a 4.0 per cent increase in net insurance service revenue in 2025, driven primarily by overseas business.

Petronas Dagangan Net Profit Rises To RM387.21 Mln In 2Q 2026, Declares 25 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s net profit rose to RM387.21 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM265.53 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Flat At Midday As Investors Assess Earnings And Corporate Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained flat at midday as investors stayed cautious amid the ongoing earnings season, closely monitoring earnings delivery, asset quality trends and the corporate outlook.

InterSystems To Highlight AI-Ready Healthcare At Bangkok Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- InterSystems will bring healthcare leaders from across Asia for InterSystems Asia READY 2026, focusing on how trusted data, interoperability and practical artificial intelligence (AI) can support smarter healthcare delivery and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional medical hub.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, although trading is expected to remain cautious as the ongoing earnings season keeps investors selective, an analyst said.

ESG Reporting Opens New Opportunities For Malaysia’s IPO Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market is entering a new phase to strengthen environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures as companies are required to provide more detailed information on their sustainability performance.

Timber Industry Needs To Shift To Higher-Value Product -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s timber industry needs to shift from volume-based production to producing high-value products to increase competitiveness and build a Malaysian brand with its own identity, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Malaysia’s Total Trade Surges 24.7 Pct To RM2.16 Trillion In January-July 2026 - MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade has reached RM2.16 trillion for the period of January-July 2026, expanding by 24.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), driven by strong export demand, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Malaysia To Host ICOPA 2030 In Kuching, First In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has clinched the hosting rights for the International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA) 2030, which will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, from Aug 18-23, 2030.

HAVI To Open Malaysia TechHUB In November, Its First In Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — Global supply chain leader HAVI will open its TechHUB in Malaysia in November this year, one of only four such hubs worldwide and its first in Asia Pacific.