Gold Futures Close Lower On Softer COMEX Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, following a decline in COMEX prices.

Pharmaniaga Bags RM281.7 Mln Contract From Health Ministry To Supply Human Insulin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary Pharmaniaga LifeScience Sdn Bhd (PLS), has secured a three-year contract valued at RM281.7 million from the Ministry of Health for the supply of human insulin to healthcare facilities nationwide.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback As Geopolitical Concerns Persist

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday, as escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia increased demand for the greenback amid heightened risk aversion.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Slips Thereafter

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but fell thereafter, tracking softer regional markets as early profit-taking activity capped gains.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Weaker Output Prospects

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, supported by the sharp gains in crude oil prices and weaker Malaysian palm oil production prospects, a trader said.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Amid Heightened West Asia Tensions

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday, pressured by external developments following reports of United States and Israeli attacks on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, which dampened regional market sentiment.

Hong Leong Bank Records Higher Net Profit Of RM1.03 Bln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Bank Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM1.03 billion in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q 2026) from RM946.70 million in 3Q 2025. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Mixed Regional Market Performance

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, dragged by mixed regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower Ahead Of Holiday Period

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Tuesday, as investors squared off positions ahead of the long holiday period amid heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

Businesses Expect Softer Outlook In 2Q 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Businesses anticipate a softer second quarter 2026 (2Q 2026) outlook with the confidence indicator easing to negative 1.8 per cent from 4 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DoSM).

Toshiba Launches Microcontrollers For Consumer, Industrial Systems

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has announced TXZ+ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers featuring an Arm Cortex‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU).

Johor Emerges As Cost-efficient Data Centre Alternative To Singapore - Moody’s

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, particularly Johor, has positioned itself as a cost-efficient alternative to Singapore for data centre investments, owing to its relatively abundant land, availability of power infrastructure, and attractive investment incentives.