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Malaysia, Asean+3 economies remain resilient amid global fragmentation
KUALA LUMPUR: Asean+3 economies are showing stronger-than-expected resilience amid global fragmentation, with Malaysia among the strongest performers as growth, inflation, and domestic demand remain broadly stable, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) […]
PNB to launch zakat al-mustaghallat via khultah method in mid-2026, eyes RM60mil in collection
KUALA LUMPUR: Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will launch zakat assessment for Fixed Price Funds managed by Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB) through the al-Mustaghallat zakat method via Khultah (collective) in mid-2026. Read full […]
Lynas warns of output hit as Kalgoorlie outages disrupt supply to Malaysia plant
LYNAS Rare Earths warned on Tuesday of a one-month production shortfall this quarter due to significant power supply disruptions at its Kalgoorlie processing facility in Western Australia. Read full story […]
Beyond play: Labubu gains popularity in Afghanistan amid retail, cultural shifts
KABUL: In the heart of Kabul’s bustling marketplace, rows of colourful figurines with mischievous smiles and elf-like ears have become a surprising fixture in local shops, reflecting a refreshing scene […]
Alliance Bank records higher 2Q earnings on loans growth, higher fee income
KUALA LUMPUR: Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd recorded another quarter of earnings growth in the three months ended Sept 30, 2025 (2QFY26), driven by loans growth and higher non-interest income. Read […]
Bursa Malaysia sinks at midday despite revived rate cut hopes
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s stock index gave up early gains even as regional markets rallied on the back of revived expectations of a US rate cut in December. Read full story […]
Penang targets 47% cruise passenger growth in 2026 – PPC chairman
GEORGE TOWN: Penang is steering towards robust expansion in its cruise tourism sector, with passenger numbers projected to rise by 47 per cent in 2026, driven by expanded homeporting, strengthened […]
Malaysia’s leading index rises 0.8% in Sept – DoSM
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic indicators strengthened in September 2025, with the Leading Index (LI) recording a 0.8 per cent increase to 113.3 points, up from 112.4 points a year earlier, […]
Polymer Link targets stronger Australia returns with new warehouse
KUALA LUMPUR: Plastic powder manufacturer Polymer Link Holdings Bhd expects a new warehouse in Australia, to be developed following its ACE Market debut, to bolster the group’s regional performance once […]
Asian stocks edge higher as US rate cut hopes rise
SYDNEY: Asian share markets rallied on Tuesday as hopes grew the Federal Reserve will deliver a December interest rate cut, while investors piled into global technology stocks shrugging off concerns […]