Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Hits New 2026 High On Regional Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) --The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rose sharply on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026.

YTL Corp 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM325.99 Mln, Revenue Rises To RM7.57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) net profit decreased to RM325.99 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) from RM432.63 million in the same quarter last year. 

QL Resources Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM450.35 Mln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM450.35 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), compared with RM455.08 million in the previous financial year.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the Shanghai rubber futures market following encouraging Chinese economic data, a dealer said.

TNB Remains Resilient, Focuses On Stable Supply And Value For The Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first quarter of the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q FY2026), underscoring the group’s continued commitment to strengthening Malaysia’s energy security, enhancing grid resilience and delivering long-term value to the nation and the rakyat.

Singapore Maintains 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 2.0-4.0 Pct

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, May 25 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s economy is expected to maintain growth of 2.0 per cent to 4.0 per cent in 2026 despite rising downside risks of the West Asia conflict, according to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI).

Malaysia Business To Remain Resilient Amid Global Economic Uncertainties - NCCIM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The National Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (NCCIM) expects Malaysian businesses to remain resilient despite mounting global economic uncertainties.

MBSB Investment Revises Malaysia's 2026 Export Growth Forecast To 8.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has revised its export growth forecast for Malaysia upward to 8.8 per cent for this year as compared with 4.5 per cent last year, while import growth is projected at 7.5 per cent for the year as compared with the earlier projection of 5.0 per cent.

SMEs Urged To Upgrade Capabilities, Embrace ESG Standards Under NIF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) must upgrade their capabilities and embrace rising global competitiveness and environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards under the New Investment Framework (NIF) to remain integrated within the global supply chains, said an economist.

Petronas Gas Posts Lower 1Q Net Profit Of RM438.68 Mln, Declares 16 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- Petronas Gas Bhd (PGB) posted a lower net profit of RM438.68 million in the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2026, down from RM468.79 million in the same period last year, in line with lower gross profit, coupled with lower profit generated from fund investments.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Crude Oil Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, May 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market started the week higher on Monday, supported by gains in benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading With Upside Bias Next Week Amid Geopolitical, Earnings Watch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with a mild upside bias next week as investors continue assessing a complex mix of external geopolitical developments, resilient domestic macroeconomic conditions and critical earnings catalysts from the US technology sector.