FBM KLCI Futures End Higher In Tandem With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking the underlying cash market’s performance.

Penang's Approved Manufacturing Investments Surge 150 Pct To RM12.5 Bln In First Half

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Penang continued to assert its position as a preferred investment destination for both new and existing investors, with a recorded RM12.5 billion in approved manufacturing investments in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), representing a 150 per cent year-on-year increase.

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.

FGV Holdings Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM137 Mln In 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- FGV Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM136.88 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared to RM86.38 million in the same period a year ago. 

Hong Leong Financial Group Posts Higher FY2025 Net Profit Of RM3.25 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025) rose to RM3.25 billion from RM3.19 billion in the previous financial year, driven by improved performance of commercial banking and insurance.

China’s Guigang Gears Up For 2025 EV Conference, Marks 10 Years Of Industry Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Guigang City is accelerating its momentum in the global electric vehicle (EV) race, as officials announced the Fifth (2025) New Energy Electric Vehicle Industry Development Conference will be held in Nanning on Aug 28.

Malaysia To Start SAF Production By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to begin domestic production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) before the end of 2025 with the start of commercial operations by Ecoceres Renewable Fuels Sdn Bhd in Tanjung Langsat, Johor, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Government Commits To Continuing Fiscal Reforms -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to continuing fiscal reform initiatives, including the Medium-Term Revenue Strategy (MTRS), to enhance revenue collection and review public expenditure, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.

FGV Delisting Gives Felda Greater Latitude To Focus On Settlers' Returns, Shareholder Value

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) – FGV Holdings Bhd will be delisted from Bursa Malaysia tomorrow, a move that will give greater latitude to one of the world’s largest crude palm oil producers to strategise and focus mainly on providing greater returns to settlers and value to shareholders.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday as gold prices hit a more than two-week high after US President Donald Trump said he was removing US Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, a move seen as eroding the American central bank's independence and undermining confidence in US assets.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Proposes RM6 Bln Sukuk Programme For Merdeka 118 Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV) has proposed an Islamic Medium-Term Notes (IMTN) programme (Merdeka Sukuk Wakalah Programme) of up to RM6 billion in nominal value.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking weaker soybean oil prices and expected higher output in the coming weeks, a trader said.