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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Vstecs Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) increased 50 per cent to RM30.31 million from RM20.17 million in the same period a year ago, underpinned by strength across all business segments.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd’s shares were actively traded in the early trade today after the company posted a lower net profit of RM134.40 million in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) incurred losses of nearly RM13 billion through 14 problematic investments, seven of which suffered losses of 100 per cent, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The government rescued Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) through a bailout exceeding RM10 billion due to mismanagement and embezzlement, to restore its financial position and not to take over the institution's assets, the Dewan Rakyat was informed today.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The preliminary estimate of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP), which grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, is a positive development that reflects the resilience of the country's economy amid an uncertain global environment, said an academic.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) needs to bolster its institutional sustainability to ensure that it is not only able to survive in the long term, but also has a strong governance structure, risk management and investment strategy to protect the interests of depositors.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's accountancy profession must evolve into a future-ready, value-driven and trust-centred profession to strengthen the country's economic competitiveness amid rapid technological transformation and growing sustainability demands.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Japanese cuisine, driven by demand for halal food products and rising consumer incomes, will boost exports of Japanese agricultural and seafood products to Malaysia, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur managing director Koichi Takano.
PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen the wealth of bumiputera households, particularly among the B40 and M40 income groups, through efforts to increase savings and investment opportunities, as well as skill development to raise incomes.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation is expected to record a consolidated net profit of between approximately US$100.0 million and US$110.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, compared with a consolidated net loss of US$19.9 million reported for the same period in 2025. (US$1=RM4.08)
