Digital Payment Provider Paydibs Eyes Southeast Asia, South Asia Expansion

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Homegrown Malaysian fintech company Paydibs Sdn Bhd is expanding into Southeast Asia and South Asia, with plans to enter Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Tee Kean Kang.

Jati Tinggi Bags RM86 Mln Power Infrastructure Contract For Data Centre In Kapar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (JTGB) has clinched an RM86 million contract to undertake the design and construction of a 275-kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission line and related power infrastructure for a data centre in Kapar, Selangor.

Johor Polls To Have Limited Impact On Property Market: Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) --  The Johor election, expected to be held on July 11, 2026, is unlikely to affect the state's property market, although home sales may temporarily slow in the weeks leading up to polling day, according to international real estate technology group Juwai IQI.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by regional rubber futures.

ACE Market Debutant RT Pastry Eyes East Coast Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant RT Pastry Holdings Bhd plans to channel its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds into expansion in the East Coast due to strong untapped demand and limited competition from retail bakery chains, chief operating officer Tia Yu Hoo said.

Gamuda 3Q FY2026 Net Profit Rises 5 Pct To RM258 Mln, Declares 5 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) rose five per cent to RM258 million, supported by strong contributions from its domestic construction order book.

MATRADE Inks Partnership With CAIQ Biosecurity Under MCGi, Boosting MSME Exports To China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.

ACCA Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference Calls For Smarter Public-Private Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) held its Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of strengthening economic resilience and deepening smarter collaborations between the public and private sectors as Malaysia advances key fiscal reforms amid a period of global uncertainty.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday amid softer crude oil prices and a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Alliance Bank Launches RM2 Million BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has launched the BizSmart® Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026, offering prizes worth up to RM2 million to accelerate the next group of high-potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in the country.

Automotive Industry’s TIV Fell 15 Pct To 61,250 Units In May -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry recorded a 15 per cent decline in total industry volume (TIV), falling to 61,250 vehicles in May 2026, compared to 72,113 vehicles in April 2026.

JTB To Acquire Asia DMC Operator EXO Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- JTB Corp has agreed to acquire all shares of Bangkok-based EXO Travel Group through a group company in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, strengthening its destination management capabilities and expanding its global travel network.