Bursa Malaysia Maintains Uptrend, Ends On Positive Note

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday’s losses to continue its upward momentum to close higher, driven by persistent buying in selected heavyweights, amid mixed sentiment in regional markets, a dealer said.

Export Value Of Rubber Gloves Hits RM6 Bln In First Five Months Of 2025 -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The export value of Malaysia’s rubber glove sector hit RM6 billion for the period January 2025 to May 2025, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Matrix Concepts Records Higher Profit Of RM62.94 Mln In First Quarter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Matrix Concepts Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM62.94 million for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2025 (1Q 2026) compared to RM60.70 million in the same quarter of the preceding year.

Labuan FSA Reaffirms Zero-tolerance Stance With Corruption-free Pledge

LABUAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reaffirmed its Corruption-Free Pledge with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), confirming its strong governance principles within its operations to ensure a corruption-free environment across the organisation.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Lifted By Blue Chips

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher as investors bought select heavyweight stocks, led by the industrial products and services, as well as financial services counters, amid cautious sentiment in regional markets, said an analyst.

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.

Dialog Group Net Profit For FY2025 Slips To RM303.83 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) slid to RM303.83 million compared to RM575.03 million recorded in FY2024.

E&O Unit To Sell London Land For RM427.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Eastern & Oriental Bhd’s (E&O) indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, Hammersmith Properties Ltd, has proposed to dispose of two freehold land parcels in Hammersmith, London, to Varsity Capital 1 Propco Ltd for a minimum cash consideration of £75 million or RM427.8 million (£1 = RM5.7040).

LFG Unit To Acquire Vessel For US$13.25 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Lianson Fleet Group Bhd’s (LFG) indirect wholly-owned subsidiary Kangsar Corporation Pte Ltd has entered into a memorandum of agreement to acquire a vessel MV Moana BAQ for a cash consideration of US$13.25 million (RM55.95 million). 

JCY International Posts RM33.40 Mln Net Loss In 3Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- JCY International Bhd recorded a net loss of RM33.40 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2025 (3Q 2025), compared with a net profit of RM9.89 million in the same period last year.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Most Early Losses To Close Marginally Lower

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared most of its earlier losses to close marginally lower as profit-taking was offset by selective buying in heavyweights, amid cautious sentiment in regional markets, a dealer said.