Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Data This Friday

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its loss to end lower against the greenback on Wednesday ahead of key US inflation data.

KLCCP Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM200.45 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- KLCC Property Holdings Bhd (KLCCP) posted a higher net profit of RM200.45 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) compared to RM191.06 million in the same period a year ago. 

Rubber Market Closes Lower Tracking Regional Markets, Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased slightly at the close on Wednesday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices amid weak Chinese economic data, a dealer said.

TNB–ACWA Power Partnership: Driving Malaysia’s Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is pushing hard to achieve the National Energy Transition Roadmap (NETR) target of raising renewable energy (RE) to 70 per cent of the nation’s capacity by 2050, with the government, agencies, companies and industry players all working together towards this goal.

Sime Darby Posts RM2.06 Bln Net Profit For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM2.06 billion for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025), a decrease of 37.7 per cent from the RM3.31 billion last year, due to the absence of a one-off RM2 billion gain from the sale of its healthcare business.

Hong Leong Financial Group Posts Higher FY2025 Net Profit Of RM3.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) rose to RM3.25 billion from RM3.19 billion in the previous financial year, driven by improved performance of commercial banking and insurance.

Public Bank Shares Slip On Lower 2Q Net Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd shares slipped in early trade today following its latest corporate results announcement.

Ringgit Opens Higher On US Rate Cut Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and most major currencies on Wednesday, lifted by growing expectations of a US interest rate cut amid weakening consumer confidence and concerns over rising prices from escalating tariffs.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking weaker soybean oil prices and expected higher output in the coming weeks, a trader said.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback On Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Economic Data Release

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the American dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of the release of US economic data later today and toward the end of the working week.

Ringgit Slips Against Greenback On Profit-Taking Ahead Of US Economic Data Release

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the American dollar on Tuesday on profit-taking ahead of the release of US economic data later today and toward the end of the working week.

Thai Cabinet Approves 2026 Budget Of US$5.65 Mln For Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority

BANGKOK, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved the 2026 budget and annual operational plan for the Malaysia-Thailand Joint Authority (MTJA) amounting to about US$5.65 million (US$1=RM4.20).