Axiata Posts Net Profit Of RM42.52 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Axiata Group Bhd's net profit declined to RM42.52 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), from RM270.81 million a year earlier.

Enhanced BioNexus Status Strengthens Malaysia’s Biotechnology Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The enhanced BioNexus Status framework strengthens Malaysia’s position as a platform for growing biotechnology companies by expanding support and responding to the industry’s evolving needs.

Petronas Posts Resilient Half-Year Results, Remains Steadfast In Safeguarding Energy Security 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- For the first half of the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded modest net profit and revenue that reflected disciplined execution, operational reliability and commercial excellence amid a challenging macro environment.

Thailand National AI Roadmap Places Productivity At Centre Of Transformation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Thailand has officially handed over and disseminated the National AI Roadmap for the Sustainable Productivity of Industries in Thailand, placing productivity rather than technology adoption itself at the centre of the country’s artificial intelligence (AI) transformation agenda.

Malaysia Secures RM218.5 Bln In Approved Investments In 1h 2026 - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia secured RM218.5 billion in approved investments in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 11.7 per cent from RM195.5 billion in the same period last year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Broad-based Selling Ahead of Long Weekend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Friday, weighed down by broad-based selling ahead of the long weekend.

AIREI Launches Its Second AI-Based Smart Palm Oil Mill

IPOH, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- A Malaysia Digital (MD) status company, AIREI Sdn Bhd has launched its second artificial intelligence (AI)-based smart palm oil mill, this time with a significantly larger capacity of 60 tonnes per hour, up from 45 tonnes per hour at its first mill.

Sapient Intelligence Launches Autonomous AI R&D System PRAXIST

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Sapient Intelligence has launched PRAXIST (Beta), an autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) research and development (R&D) system that takes on complex technical problems and independently tests and validates potential solutions.

Harlina Samson Appointed Bernama Economic News Service Deputy Editor-In-Chief

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) today announced the promotion of Harlina Samson to Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the Economic News Service, effective Sept 1, 2026.

LSH Infra-Pertama Makmur JV Awarded Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway Project

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- LSH Infra Sdn Bhd and Pertama Makmur Sdn Bhd Joint Venture has been awarded the proposed development of the Bandar Malaysia-Seri Kembangan Elevated Highway (BSE), a strategic infrastructure project aimed at strengthening connectivity and easing traffic congestion in Greater Kuala Lumpur.

OSK Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM143.41 Mln In Second Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- OSK Holdings Bhd posted a slightly higher net profit of RM143.41 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), compared with RM142.00 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

RHB Bank 2Q Net Profit Rises Marginally To RM807.15 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd registered a marginal increase in net profit to RM807.15 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026), from RM803.50 million in the previous corresponding quarter, attributed to higher total income and lower expected credit losses.