Ringgit Likely To Trade Sideways With Upside Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, reflecting a cautious but optimistic market sentiment, ahead of the Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting scheduled on Sept 4, said an economist.

CPO Futures To Trade Sideways Amid Profit-taking Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with a slight bearish bias amid profit-taking activities next week, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, driven by extreme weather conditions and flooding in several countries.

Fadillah's Visit To Busan Signals Readiness To Advance Regional Cooperation, Energy Transition

BUSAN, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof’s official working visit to Busan has reinforced Malaysia’s readiness to strengthen regional cooperation and advance its clean energy transition, both domestically and within ASEAN.

Air Cargo Demand Up 5.5 Pct in July Amid The Trade War, Asia-Pacific Leads Growth – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Total air cargo demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), rose by 5.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in July 2025 compared to 0.6 per cent in June, reflecting a rebound of the cargo market amid the trade war.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracking Decline In Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, tracking the downward movement in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

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.

TNB Drives Nation-Building And Empowers Communities, 1H Results Reward Shareholders With RM1.5 Bln Dividends

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) today announced its financial performance for the first half of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (1H 2025), reaffirming its focus in advancing its role in nation-building and community support while delivering sustainable returns to shareholders.

Ascend Airways Malaysia Optimistic On ACMI Business With Operations Targeted For Mid-November

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) — Ascend Airways Malaysia is confident of the prospects of its aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) business, with operations targeted to commence by mid-November this year in line with rising demand and interest in Malaysia and the Asia-Pacific region.

Marriott Vacation Clubs Expands Asia Pacific Footprint With New Resort In Thailand 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The Marriott Vacation Clubs, under Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation, is strengthening its presence in Asia Pacific with the opening of Marriott Vacation Club, Khao Lak Beach Resort in Thailand this August.

Johor Data Centres Operating Capacity Can Reach Up To 5,000 MW In 2029 - Fitch Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Credit rating agency Fitch Ratings foresees tremendous growth in data centres in Johor, with operating capacity to possibly reach up to 5,000 megawatts (MW) in 2029.

Asia Pacific Needs Stronger Grid, Clean Energy Push Amid Rising Consumption - APSEC

From Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BUSAN, Aug 28 (Bernama) – The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing new patterns of electricity consumption that require collaboration in areas such as demand response, energy efficiency improvements, and the implementation of distributed energy technologies.