CPO Futures End Lower On Rising Production, Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by concerns over rising domestic production and inventory levels in the coming weeks.

Gold Futures End Higher On Bursa Amid Shift In US Monetary Policy Expectations

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, supported by a widespread shift in market expectations surrounding United States (US) monetary policy, an analyst said.

FBM KLCI Futures End Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Monday.

BNPL Still Under Control, Regulatory Measures Enhanced To Protect Consumers -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) facilities remain under control, but regulatory measures are being strengthened to protect consumers through the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA).

AIA Public Takaful Declares Record RM84 Mln Surplus Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- AIA Public Takaful Bhd has declared a record surplus of RM84 million to be distributed to eligible certificate holders for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Bank Muamalat And Takaful Malaysia Introduce Malaysia’s First Cyber Takaful Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, in a strategic collaboration with Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Am Bhd (Takaful Malaysia Am), have introduced Malaysia’s first Cyber Takaful Protection available from as low as RM14.80 per year.

F&N Projected To Post Weaker 4Q FY2025 Due To Thailand-Cambodia Clashes - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) to post flattish quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) results in its fourth quarter ending Sept 30, 2025 (4Q FY2025).

Boeing Aircraft Acquisition Part Of MAG's Long-term Fleet Renewal, Capacity Expansion Plan - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The acquisition of Boeing aircraft by Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is part of a long-term, phased plan to renew and expand the fleet’s capacity, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Rubber Production Incentive Activated For July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak for July 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

CIMB Securities Upgrades Westports To Buy On Stronger 2H 2025 Results Projection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has upgraded Westports Holdings Bhd to “Buy” from “Hold” driven by higher container revenue following Port Klang’s new tariff implementation and higher transhipment volumes on the back of new services.

KLCI Futures Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Monday, mirroring losses in the underlying cash market.

SBC Medical To Release Q2 Results, Hosts Live Call For Investors On Aug 13

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- SBC Medical Group Holdings Inc (SBC Medical), a global franchise and provider of services for aesthetic clinics, announced it will report its second quarter (Q2) of 2025 financial results on Aug 13, before the United States market opens.