Hartalega First Quarter Net Profit Jumps To RM70.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Hartalega Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q 2026) rose to RM70.03 million from RM12.61 million a year earlier.

Malaysia's Business Events Industry To Generate RM34.97 Bln economic Impact By 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's business events industry is projected to generate a cumulative economic impact of RM34.97 billion by 2030, driven by ongoing and strategic initiatives, said Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing.

MITI Says No Official Decision Yet On BYD's Tanjung Malim Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has yet to receive any official information on whether Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD will proceed with its planned investment in Tanjung Malim, Perak.

Govt Mulls Levy On EV Sales To Fund Public Charging Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The government is considering imposing a levy on every electric vehicle (EV) sold to establish a fund for expanding Malaysia's public EV charging network, Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said.

AI Boom Propels More Malaysian Firms Onto Forbes Asia's 2026 Best Under A Billion List

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Forbes Asia today unveiled its 2026 Best Under A Billion list, featuring 200 of Asia-Pacific’s top-performing small and mid-sized listed companies, with the number of Malaysian firms on the list more than doubling to 19 companies.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher on mid-morning with buying interspersed with selling in selected heavyweights, as investors remained cautious amid lingering geopolitical uncertainties.

Indonesia Eyes US$20 Bln In Bilateral Trade With Thailand Under Strategic Roadmap

JAKARTA, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Indonesia is optimistic about achieving US$20 billion in bilateral trade with Thailand by 2030 following the adoption of the Indonesia-Thailand Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030 on Monday.

Govt Diversifies Gas Supply Sources To Strengthen National Energy Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The government is prioritising Malaysia's energy security by diversifying access to large-scale gas resources that could broaden supply options and enhance the country's energy resilience.

PM Anwar's Directive On Foreign Restaurant Workers Shows Govt Listens To Industry Concerns - FMBA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive to resolve outstanding foreign worker employment applications, with priority for the restaurant sector, within a month.

Detailed Study Needed To Assess Anti-competitive Practices On E-commerce Platforms -- Senator

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Low prices for goods offered on e-commerce platforms cannot be directly considered as predatory pricing or anti-competitive practices, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Marhamah Rosli.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Late Buying In Selected Heavyweights

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher on Monday supported by late buying in selected large-cap stocks amid improving investor sentiment, despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties, an analyst said.

MPOB Appoints Badrul Hisham Mohd As New Director-General, Effective Today

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has appointed Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd as its director-general, effective Aug 3, 2026, succeeding Datuk Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, who has retired.