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Economy
West Asia Crisis: Govt Monitoring Inflation To Avoid Cost Pressure On The People
KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.
Market
No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For August 2026 - MRB
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for August 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak was not activated because cup lump rubber’s monthly average farm gate price was above RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg).
Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-Bound With Positive Bias Next Week
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
Ringgit Expected To Remain Well Supported Next Week Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
Corporate
Zetrix AI Group Denies Association With Graft Charges
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Group Bhd has denied any involvement or association with the former Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan following rumours linking the company to the graft charges brought against him today.
Berjaya Corp Reduces Net Loss To RM340.36 Mln In FY2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Corporation Bhd (BCorp) reduced its net loss to -RM340.36 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) from -RM541.97 million in FY2025.
ZICO Trust Appoints Former PDRM Deputy IGP Mazlan Lazim As Chairman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- ZICO Trust (M) Bhd has appointed former Deputy Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Mazlan Lazim as its chairman, effective Aug 14, 2026.