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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s net profit rose to RM387.21 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM265.53 million in the same quarter a year ago.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has raised its sales target for the 22nd Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2026) to RM5 billion from RM4.5 billion, following strong interest from international buyers.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Plantation’s share price rose 4.62 per cent at mid-morning, following its announcement of a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), recently.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded RM186 million in sales for its Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Cambodia, surpassing the initial target of RM100 million.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The SME Association of Malaysia (SME Malaysia) has called for Budget 2027 to focus on measurable outcomes, not merely grants, financing and incentives, with success judged by productivity, investment, growth and competitiveness.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest producer and exporter of washed coking coal products in Mongolia, reported total revenue of approximately US$586.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (1H2026), up 69.0 per cent year-on-year from US$346.6 million. (US$1=RM4.04)
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd registered a net profit of RM15.04 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) compared with RM27.08 million in 2Q FY2025.
By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- An economist has backed the proposal for a hybrid sales and service tax (SST) system, saying the mechanism should incorporate input tax credits to reduce tax cascading.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, while concerns over developments in West Asia capped further upside, a dealer said.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) had more than doubled to RM64.47 million from RM31.15 million in 2Q 2025, supported by improved performance across its divisions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd's (GMB) financial year 2026 (FY2026) earnings are expected to grow four per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), mitigating the lower sales volume and Malaysia Reference Price (MRP), while FY2027 earnings are forecast to rise 16 per cent y-o-y on higher MRP and a volume rebound.
