Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Tracking Regional Weakness

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day winning streak to close at an intraday low today, as investors engaged in profit-taking after recent strong gains, in tandem with the downbeat performance in regional markets.

Senegal Calls On Malaysian Companies To Invest And Use It As Gateway To Africa

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Senegal is inviting Malaysian companies to invest and form strategic partnerships in the West African nation as part of its ambition to become Malaysia’s gateway to Africa, which has a huge consumer base.

HBKU To Host Global AI Ethics Conference In Doha This September

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) will host a landmark conference on artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, themed “The Convergence of Technology and Diverse Moral Traditions”, from Sept 28 to 29, at the Qatar National Convention Center (QNCC) in Doha.

Public Bank 2Q Net Profit Slips To RM1.76 Bln Due To Lower Non-Taxable Income Effect

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd registers a slightly lower net profit of RM1.76 billion for the second quarter ended June 30, compared to RM1.78 billion recorded in the same period last year, due to the effect of lower non-taxable income in the current year.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking in financial, transportation and utilities heavyweights, a dealer said.

Khazanah's Role In Venture Capital Ecosystem Remains Vital, Fund Should Widen Focus On Higher Economic Multipliers Like Agri-Food Business

By Saraswathi Muniappan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Bhd still has an effective role to play in the venture capital ecosystem, especially in promoting entrepreneurship and fuelling future economic growth engines, despite recent setbacks such as the losses incurred from its investment in FashionValet Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Slips In Early Trade On Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly firmer on Tuesday but reversed course within minutes, with the benchmark slipping as local shares tracked Wall Street’s overnight pullback.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Above Key 1,600 Level, Tracking Regional Rally

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher for the third consecutive day, breaking the psychological 1,600 mark, lifted by positive regional sentiment on the back of Wall Street’s rally on Friday.

13MP Drives Regional Connectivity, Strengthens Economy Through JS-SEZ, Other Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) --   The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) emphasises strengthening regional connectivity by enhancing Malaysia’s engagement and role on the global economic stage.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Positive At Midday, Boosted By Bargain-hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, buoyed by continuous bargain-hunting activities, led by the banking, utilities and healthcare counters.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, FBM KLCI Up 9.78 Pts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, extending last week’s gains as investors tracked Wall Street’s upbeat close on Friday.

Earthy Aromas, Wooden Drawers Of Herbs And Roots Mark Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt’s Heritage

By Karina Imran & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Along a busy stretch of Petaling Street, where tourists bargain for souvenirs and traders call out their goods, stands an old shop Kedai Ubat Kien Fatt, in a heritage building that embodies elements of Malaysia’s unity.