BizMatch Mega PKNS 2026 Strengthens Selangor Entrepreneurs' Ecosystem

SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) continues to strengthen the state's entrepreneurship ecosystem through BizMatch Mega PKNS 2026, which brought together about 1,200 entrepreneurs at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) today.

Khazanah Reaffirms Progress And Governance At 3Q 2026 Board Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd held its third Board of Directors meeting for 2026, chaired by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, today.

Malaysia Airlines Confirms Flight MH89 Cancelled After Technical Issue, All Onboard Safe

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines today confirmed that flight MH89, bound for Kuala Lumpur from Tokyo Narita International Airport, discontinued takeoff this morning following a technical issue involving one of its engines.

AmBank Group Expects FY2027 Loan Growth To Remain At 7-8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects its loan growth to remain at around seven per cent to eight per cent for the financial year 2027 (FY2027), supported by continued demand from mid-tier corporates and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Malaysia To Review New Investment Applicants To Ensure Domestic Economy Benefits -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will review new investment applicants to ensure their activities generate employment and economic benefits for the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Is First RCEP Country To Establish Business Advisory Council Network

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has become the first Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) participating country to establish a national RCEP Business Advisory Council (RBAC) Network.

Malaysia Affected By Strait Of Hormuz Issue, But Not As Severely As Countries Without Oil & Gas - Johari

IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has also been affected by the crisis and disruptions to the energy sector related to the dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, however, the impact will not be as severe as in countries that have no oil and gas resources.  

Govt Will Not Consider Core GST Principle, Open To Adjusting SST -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The government will not consider the basic principle of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) as a broad-based tax, while remaining open to making adjustments to improve the implementation of the Sales and Service Tax (SST), Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia Seeks REE Investors To Share Technology, Develop Full Supply Chain - Johari

IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants investors exploring rare earth element (REE) opportunities in the country to bring and share their technology and participate directly across the entire supply chain, from upstream to downstream activities.

Co-opbank Pertama Issues Inaugural RM500 Mln Structured Covered Sukuk

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Co-opbank Pertama Bhd (CBP) has completed the inaugural issuance of RM500 million in Structured Covered Sukuk Wakalah through its special purpose vehicle, Himayah Sukuk Bhd.

Malaysia, Taiwan Trade Ties Remain Intact - APEX Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s bilateral trade relations with Taiwan are not expected to be materially affected by the latest development at this juncture, according to APEX Securities.

Trading In Public Bank Unit Halted On HK Exchange Pending Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Public Bank’s unit, Public Financial Holdings Ltd (PFHL), announced that trading in PFHL shares on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited was halted from 9 am, today.