MATRADE's Cambodia Export Mission Surpasses Target To Record RM186 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded RM186 million in sales for its Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Cambodia, surpassing the initial target of RM100 million.

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.

SME Malaysia Calls For Outcome-driven Budget 2027 To Build Global Malaysian Companies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) has called for Budget 2027 to focus on measurable outcomes, not merely grants, financing and incentives, with success judged by productivity, investment, growth and competitiveness.

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.

CPO Futures End Week Higher For Fifth Straight Session

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session, supported by firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

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.

FBG Holdings Seeks To Cease Medicity Collaboration With Penang Development Corp

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- FBG Holdings Bhd is seeking to cease its collaboration with Penang Development Corporation (PDC) for the proposed MediCity joint development project in Batu Kawan, Penang.

KPJ Healthcare MD Resigns, Effective Sept 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd president and managing director (MD) Chin Keat Chyuan, 52, has resigned from his positions, effective Sept 1, 2026, to pursue other interests.

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.

Bank Islam Announces Retirement Of Chairman Ismail Bakar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has announced the retirement of its chairman, Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar, effective Aug 22, 2026, after six years on the board.

Khee San Subsidiary’s Six Bank Accounts Frozen Amid AMLA Investigation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Six bank accounts belonging to Khee San Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Khee San Food Industries Sdn Bhd (KSFI), have been frozen following an investigation under the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).

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.