Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a high note, driven by continuous buying in selected heavyweights, led by industrial products and services, as well as financial services counters, despite cautious sentiments in regional markets, said an analyst.

Malaysia Well-Positioned For Regional Operations

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia continues to stand out across various industry sectors as a credible and well-positioned base for establishing and expanding regional operations, according to a consulting firm.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weakness in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), a trader said.

EPB Group Announces Partnerships With Shenzhen Honglin, Nidec

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- EPB Group Bhd, a one-stop food processing and packaging machinery solutions provider, has announced its partnership with Shenzhen Honglin Machinery Equipment Co Ltd to drive automation and market expansion across Southeast Asia 

Dayang Enterprise 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM76.64 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Dayang Enterprise Holdings Bhd’s (Dayang) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025) slipped to RM76.64 million from RM131.43 million in 2Q 2024.

Maxis Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM398 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM398 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), up 11.8 per cent from RM356 million in the same quarter last year.

Bintulu Port's 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM34.73 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) slipped to RM34.73 million from RM39.84 million in the same quarter last year.

MRT Corp: RM16.8 Bln LRT Mutiara Line Budget Reflects Market Conditions, Not Cost Overrun 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The revised RM16.8 billion ceiling for the LRT Mutiara Line is not an uncontrolled cost escalation but reflects market conditions over the past eight years, according to Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp).

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.

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking Weaker Soybean Oil Prices

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking losses in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said palm oil trader David Ng.

Gold Futures End Lower On Stronger US Dollar, Easing Geopolitical Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed down by a stronger US dollar and improved risk appetite, as recent geopolitical tensions began to ease.

TSH Resources 2Q Net Profit Jumps To RM49.23 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- TSH Resources Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM49.23 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q FY2025) from RM20.63 million in the same period last year, supported by improved productivity and higher palm product prices.