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By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Economists have raised their growth expectations for Malaysia’s economy in 2026 following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) performance in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.
GEORGE TOWN, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Penang recorded more than RM350 billion in electrical and electronics (E&E) exports in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), an increase of more than 80 per cent compared with the same period last year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit fell by 11.1 per cent to RM127.52 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM143.48 million in 2Q 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates Malaysia’s economy to grow by 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), slightly above the advance estimate of 5.8 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The value of work done in the construction sector rose by 8.8 per cent year-on-year to RM47.8 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), maintaining a steady momentum following an 8.5 per cent increase in 1Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics, Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd’s shares were actively traded in the early trade today after the company posted a lower net profit of RM134.40 million in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM134.40 million for the second quarter of financial year 2026 (2Q FY2026) ended June 30, 2026 from RM158.58 million in the corresponding quarter of the preceding year.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd’s (Guthrie) net profit for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) ended June 30 jumped to RM987 million from RM505 million in 2Q 2025.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has raised Singapore's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to between 4.5 and 5.5 per cent, raising it from an earlier projection of 2.0-4.0 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) recorded exports worth RM106.7 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), reflecting continued strong growth momentum.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The government expects Malaysia’s economic performance to remain strong in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- GWM Malaysia recorded its highest vehicle deliveries at 3,166 units in the first six months of 2026, up 42.4 per cent year-on-year, securing its position among the top 11 best-selling automotive brands in Malaysia.
