Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Heavyweight Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, rebounding from yesterday’s losses on renewed buying in selected heavyweights, though sentiment remained cautious over the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Dialog Group Net Profit For FY2025 Slips To RM303.83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) slid to RM303.83 million compared to RM575.03 million recorded in FY2024.

Eco World Establishes RM2.0 Bln Rated Perpetual Sukuk Wakalah Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Eco World Perpetual Capital Bhd, has established a rated Perpetual Sukuk Wakalah Programme with a nominal value of RM2.0 billion.

Manulife 2Q Net Profit Surges To RM43.14 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Manulife Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) rose to RM43.14 million from RM19.24 million a year earlier.

JCY International Posts RM33.40 Mln Net Loss In 3Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- JCY International Bhd recorded a net loss of RM33.40 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), compared with a net profit of RM9.89 million in the same period last year.

SP Setia's 2Q FY2025 Net Profit Drops To RM99.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- SP Setia Bhd's second quarter (2Q) net profit ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) dropped to RM99.8 million from RM295.03 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower today due to mild profit taking in selected heavyweights after recent gains, amid weaker sentiments on the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Trade Rebounds 3.8 Pct To RM265.92 Bln In July -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance returned to positive growth in July 2025, rebounding by 3.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM265.92 billion, the highest monthly trade value ever, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Exports To Key Markets To Sustain Growth Supported By E&E Demand -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects exports to key markets to record sustained growth going forward, supported by steady demand for electrical and electronics (E&E) products despite tariff challenges. 

Malaysia's Automotive TIV Higher By 28 Pct In July -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) jumped 28 per cent to 70,057 units in July, compared to 54,863 units in June 2025, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, extending yesterday’s gains, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweights amid cautious sentiments on the global economic outlook, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Mixed Regional Rubber Market Performances

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, weighed down by mixed performances in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.