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LSS6: Beyond the tariff??
52+ min ago (124+ words) LSS6: Beyond the tariff The Star LSS6: Beyond the tariff AS Malaysia enters the sixth phase of its large-scale solar (LSS6) programme, the stakes are higher and the dynamics more complex. Each successive LSS round has increased in scale, but LSS6 also introduces something…...
Ringgit firmer against US$ on stronger-than-expected GDP growth
11+ hour, 45+ min ago (365+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit firmed against the US dollar on Friday as Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected Gross Domestic Product growth for the second quarter of the year (2Q 2026) supported the local currency. Meanwhile, lower inflation prints in the United States, as seen in…...
Malaysia's economy grows 6% in second quarter, says Akmal
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (423+ words) PETALING JAYA: Malaysia's economy expanded by 6% in the second quarter of 2026, accelerating from 5.4% in the first quarter, as strong domestic demand and electrical and electronics (E&E) exports supported growth, says Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. The latest performance, according to the…...
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22+ hour, 42+ min ago (393+ words) KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Gamuda Bhd has secured two EPC contracts worth a combined AUD569.0mn, or about RM1.64bn, for the Ganymirra and Majors Creek solar and battery hybrid projects in Australia....
Malaysia hits record RM1.796 trillion total trade in first half of 2026
14+ hour, 5+ min ago (358+ words) GEORGE TOWN: Malaysia recorded its highest-ever total trade for the first half of the year at RM1.796 trillion, driven by strong growth in exports of electrical and electronic (E&E) products, says Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. He…...
Seeing audit reports with new eyes
19+ hour, 35+ min ago (116+ words) The Star Seeing audit reports with new eyes WHEN was the last time you read an auditor’s report? For most people, probably never. Amid the current economic uncertainty and corporate shocks, shareholders are now paying closer attention, however. The question…...
Kerjaya Prospek beats full-year target early
23+ hour, 28+ min ago (450+ words) PETALING JAYA: As contracts keep rolling in, Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has bagged more contracts in eight months than its initial target for the entire financial year of 2026 (FY26). The management had expected RM2bil worth of new contracts in FY26, but with the…...
AI boom is starting to show in UK economy's performance
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (336+ words) MANCHESTER, England, Aug 13 (Reuters) - Britain's economy is showing the clearest signs yet that it is benefitting from the global artificial intelligence boom, with data on Thursday showing rapid growth in related industries and a surge in computer hardware investment. While…...
Nationgate’s optical push set to drive earnings
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (245+ words) PETALING JAYA: Nationgate Holdings Bhd’s earnings prospects are approaching a key inflection point backed by execution visibility and the company’s optical networking business. Kenanga Research said since securing two new US optical networking customers in the fourth quarter of financial…...
Slide in sentiment flags downside risk to growth
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (805+ words) JAKARTA: Consumer sentiment has fallen for a third straight month as respondents to a central bank survey were less optimistic in July about economic conditions and their own financial situation, while retail sales remain subdued. According to the monthly data…...