SD Guthrie 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM987 Mln

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.

42 Companies Awarded FiT Projects, To Catalyse RM4.3 Bln In Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- A total of 42 companies have been successfully awarded projects under the 2026 Feed-in Tariff (FiT) mechanism, with the projects expected to catalyse approximately RM4.3 billion in total investments.

GLICs Deploy RM20.3 Bln Under GEAR-uP In 2025, Uplifting Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP), which is entering its third year, saw government-linked investment companies (GLICs) allocating and deploying RM 20.3 billion domestically. 

EU-CBAM Implementation Costs For Malaysia's Iron, Steel Industry Could Reach RM970.7 Mln In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- A study by the Malaysian Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that costs associated with implementing the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) could reach RM970.7 million for Malaysia’s iron and steel industry in 2026, with the cost expected to rise progressively in subsequent years.

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.

Press Metal To Raise PMB Technology Stake To 58.8 Pct In RM464.95 Mln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd plans to acquire a 35.6 per cent stake in PMB Technology Bhd for RM464.95 million in cash, raising its interest to a controlling 58.8 per cent from 23.2 per cent.

Sarawak Energy Bhd Appoints Ruslan Abdul Ghani As Group CEO Designate Effective Sept 1

KUCHING, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Energy Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Ruslan Abdul Ghani as group chief executive officer (CEO) designate, effective Sept 1.

ASEAN Needs Massive Capital, Stronger Partnerships To Accelerate Energy Transition -- Anwar

PETALING JAYA, July 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN requires massive, sustained and structured capital to build solar farms, upgrade grids, install battery storage, and upskill workers, as national governments cannot bear this burden alone, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Petronas Unit Signs HoA With Japan's Hokuriku Electric To Renew LNG Supply Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) subsidiary, Petronas LNG Ltd (PLL), has signed a heads of agreement (HoA) with Japan's Hokuriku Electric Power Company to negotiate and conclude the renewal of a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply agreement.

Malaysia Needs Fresh Reform Momentum To Strengthen Fiscal Sustainability, Boost Productivity — OECD

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs fresh reform momentum to strengthen fiscal sustainability, boost productivity and improve education to sustain strong and resilient economic growth, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Penang On Track To Achieve 10 Pct Renewable Energy Target By 2030 – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 (Bernama) -- Penang is making steady progress in its renewable energy transition, with clean energy now contributing about six per cent of the state’s energy mix.

Zecon Unit Wins RM328 Mln EPCC Contract For Sarawak Solar Project​​​​​​​

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Zecon Bhd's (Zecon) wholly-owned subsidiary, Zecon Renewables Sdn Bhd has been awarded a RM328 million engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning (EPCC) contract from fellow subsidiary Zecon Renewables (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd.