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🇲🇾💰 Money

AmanahRaya Shuffles Leadership as Datuk Mohd Iskandar Named Group Managing Director

The REIT manager transition marks a significant shift in leadership as the group prepares for long-term strategic changes.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Tenaga Nasional Strengthens National Grid with New 500kV Infrastructure

The national utility provider has launched a major 500kV grid expansion to bolster Malaysia’s energy backbone and support future industrial growth.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Perodua and Daihatsu Signal Potential Shift in Electric Vehicle Collaboration

Government talks between Malaysia and Japan hint at a deepening partnership for the development of future Perodua electric vehicles.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Gains Ground as Investors Brace for Fed Chair Warsh’s Address

The local currency strengthened against the US dollar as markets position themselves ahead of critical policy signals from the Jackson Hole symposium.

🇲🇾🤖 AI

Zetrix AI Distances Itself From Graft Probe Involving Former Minister

The tech firm has officially clarified its position following public speculation linking the company to legal proceedings against Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Geely’s Egyptian Expansion Clouding Proton’s Export Ambitions for eMas Range

The entry of rebranded Proton eMas models into Egypt by Geely raises questions about the future of Proton's international export strategy.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Malaysia Secures MYR 218.5 Billion Investment Boost Led by Data Center Expansion

Digital infrastructure investments drive an 11.7 percent increase in national approved investments, signaling a structural shift toward a cloud-centric economy.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Bursa Malaysia Faces Broad Sell-Off As Heavyweight Stocks Stumble

Investor sentiment turned bearish on August 28 as massive declines in blue-chip counters weighed down the benchmark index.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Performance Shifts as Bank Negara Malaysia Releases Daily Exchange Rates

Investors and businesses are reviewing the latest currency fluctuations following the closing of the foreign exchange market on August 28, 2026.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Redmi Note 17 Series Launches in Malaysia with Pro Max Flagship Debut

Xiaomi’s latest mid-range smartphone lineup arrives in Malaysia, headlined by a rugged Pro Max model featuring a 10,000mAh battery.

🇲🇾💰 Money

TNB Launches 500kV Substation Project to Reinforce National Power Grid

The new Kampung Awah substation in Pahang aims to bolster long-term electricity reliability as Malaysia prepares for industrial and residential growth.

🇲🇾💻 Tech

Malaysia Emerges as Data Center Alternative to Land-Constrained Singapore

Fitch Ratings identifies Malaysia as the primary beneficiary of Singapore’s data center capacity limitations as regional infrastructure demand intensifies.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia Attracts RM218.5 Billion in Investments During First Half of 2026

Economic momentum continues to build as Malaysia records double-digit investment growth and a significant uptick in job creation.

🇲🇾📡 Telco

CelcomDigi and HELP University Forge Alliance to Bridge Digital Skills Gap

The telco giant and local university are launching work-based learning models to prepare students and professionals for a rapidly evolving digital economy.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia Mobilises Nepal Flood Relief Effort As Disaster Aid Coordination Begins

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim confirms Malaysia is coordinating essential aid and potential elite rescue deployment following catastrophic flooding in Nepal.

🇲🇾💰 Money

CIMB Posts RM1.94 Billion Q2 Profit; Declares 19.65 Sen Dividend

Malaysia’s second-largest lender reports steady growth and a significant payout to shareholders amidst a robust domestic economic climate.

🇲🇾💰 Money

MAHA 2026: Rapid KL Offers Free Shuttle Services to Serdang Venue

Attendees can bypass traffic and parking fees by utilizing free shuttle bus services connecting major rail transit hubs to the MAEPS exhibition grounds.

🇲🇾📡 Telco

Axiata Group Profits Surge as Cash Flow Hits RM678 Million

The telecommunications giant more than doubled its underlying profit in the first half of the year, bolstered by strong operational cash flow.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

Gentari Launches Penang EV Charging Discount Campaign Running Until November

Electric vehicle owners can enjoy a 15 percent price reduction at 21 Gentari charging stations across Penang through the end of November.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab Auto Debuts as Work-Ready Fleet Solution

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia expands its commercial lineup with a new automatic transmission variant of the workhorse Triton pickup.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Guinness Malaysia Rewards Precision Pours with New Top 30 Bar Ranking

Following an extensive nationwide rating campaign, Guinness Malaysia has identified the country's most consistent outlets for the perfect Draught pour.

🇲🇾🔋 EV

ChargEV Launches Merdeka Charging Discount Across 31 National Locations

EV owners can access a 31 percent discount on charging fees at selected stations during the three-day Independence Day holiday weekend.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia’s International Reserves Hit US$132 Billion Amid Economic Growth

Bank Negara Malaysia reports a stable reserve position as the nation continues to navigate a steady macroeconomic landscape.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Malaysia’s Producer Price Inflation Climbs to 9.7 Percent in July

Rising energy and manufacturing costs push producer prices higher, signaling potential headwinds for the broader Malaysian economy.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Fatal Gua Musang Crash Highlights Risks Amid Heightened Road Enforcement

Two men died following a high-speed collision during a police evasion attempt in Kelantan.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Maybank Reports Stable 1H26 Performance Despite Marginal Profit Dip

Malaysia's largest lender maintains an outperform rating as earnings align with expectations despite a slight year-on-year decline.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Sorento Capital Graduates to Bursa Malaysia Main Market

Bathroom and kitchen sanitary ware provider Sorento Capital has officially transitioned from the ACE Market to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Lim Family and EPF Lead US$1.7 Billion Privatisation Bid for Yinson

Malaysia’s national pension fund joins the founding family in a potential move to take the energy infrastructure firm private.

🇲🇾💰 Money

OSKVI and Affin Hwang Launch Venture Debt Fund for Southeast Asian Startups

The new Pothos Fund I offers a strategic financing alternative for growing startups looking to scale without further equity dilution.

🇲🇾💰 Money

Ringgit Gains Ground as Markets Brace for Federal Reserve Policy Signals

The local currency strengthened in early Friday trade as investors look toward the Jackson Hole Symposium for clues on future US interest rate moves.