KPJ Healthcare's Net Profit, Revenue Strengthen In 2QFY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd’s net profit increased to RM82.06 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2QFY2025), from RM75.88 million in 2QFY2024, in tandem with higher revenue recorded in the quarter.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Gains To End Slightly Lower

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia gave up earlier gains to end marginally lower as persistent selling pressure emerged in the afternoon session, despite the mostly higher regional market performance.

FBM KLCI Pares Gains But Stays In Positive Territory At Midday Break

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s composite index remained in positive territory at the midday break, supported by bargain hunting in financial, consumer products and telecommunications heavyweight counters.

Thailand’s Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Ratings Affirmed Excellent - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Thailand’s Allianz Ayudhya General Insurance Public Company Limited (AAGI).

Sime Darby Shares Rise On FY2025 Results Despite Lower Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) – Sime Darby Bhd’s shares rose in early trade today after the group announced its financial results for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher in early trade today, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight.

Govt Tables Procurement Bill To Strengthen Fiscal Management, Curb Leakages - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government has proposed the Government Procurement Bill 2025 as a continuation of the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act 2023 (FRA), which complements the Financial Procedure Act 1957, to further strengthen fiscal management.  

FBM KLCI Closes At Intraday High After Sluggish Session, CI Up 0.40 Pct

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended in positive territory, with the index closing at its intraday high after a sluggish session, buoyed by late buying interest and strong corporate earnings announcements, said Rakuten Trade Sdn Bhd.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, lifted by bargain hunting in consumer products, financial and utilities heavyweights following yesterday’s sell-off, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Slips On Profit-taking In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly firmer on Wednesday but reversed course within minutes, with the benchmark slipping on spillover profit-taking from yesterday’s sell-off despite overnight gains on Wall Street.

AirAsia X Net Profit Soars To RM35.22 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) net profit jumped to RM35.22 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared to RM4.82 million in the same period a year ago.