Khazanah Seeks More Startups To Scale Via Dana Impak After Skyechip Success

By Karina Imran & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has seen strong participation from venture capital players in SkyeChip Bhd’s growth and hopes more Malaysian start-ups will take similar steps to scale and tap funding opportunities under its Dana Impak programme.

Khazanah Deploys RM15 Bln Under GEAR-uP Initiative - Amirul Feisal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has deployed RM15 billion to date of its RM25 billion five-year domestic investment commitment under the Ministry of Finance’s GEAR-uP initiative. 

MATRADE Raises MIHAS 2026 Sales Target To RM5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has raised its sales target for the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026) to RM5 billion from RM4.5 billion, following strong interest from international buyers.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, an analyst said.

NexG Welcomes Govt Decision Not To Acquire Datasonic Technologies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd and its subsidiary Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB) have expressed their gratitude to the MADANI Government following its decision not to acquire DTSB.

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.

Gold Futures Expected To Top US$4,600 Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to breach US$4,600 per troy ounce next week.

Maybank, SMF Partner To Accelerate Manufacturers' Growth Through JS-SEZ, ASEAN

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and support its development as a mutually beneficial proposition for both countries and the broader ASEAN region.

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar, Yield Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by a weaker greenback and efforts by the United States Treasury Department to keep longer-term yields low.

MNRB Net Profit Rises To RM183.75 Mln In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM183.75 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027) from RM168.43 million in 1Q 2026 due to better contributions from the reinsurance, family takaful and retakaful businesses.

Ringgit Ends Week On Strong Footing As US Bond Market Concerns Weigh On US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a strong footing against the US dollar despite higher United States Treasury yields.

EV Localisation Policy Should Strengthen Industry, Not Restrict Competition -- Penang CM

BATU KAWAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) localisation policy should strengthen the domestic industry without restricting competition, consumer choice or investor confidence.