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Malaysia To Host ICOPA 2030 In Kuching, First In Southeast Asia
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has clinched the hosting rights for the International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA) 2030, which will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, from Aug 18-23, 2030.
Market
CPO Futures End Week Higher For Fifth Straight Session
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar, Yield Concerns
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by a weaker greenback and efforts by the United States Treasury Department to keep longer-term yields low.
KLCI Futures End Higher
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday.
Ringgit Ends Week On Strong Footing As US Bond Market Concerns Weigh On US Dollar
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
Corporate
Bank Islam Announces Retirement Of Chairman Ismail Bakar
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has announced the retirement of its chairman, Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar, effective Aug 22, 2026, after six years on the board.
MNRB Net Profit Rises To RM183.75 Mln In 1Q FY2027
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM183.75 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027) from RM168.43 million in 1Q 2026 due to better contributions from the reinsurance, family takaful and retakaful businesses.
Allianz Malaysia Net Profit Rises To RM218.65 Mln In 2Q FY2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) increased to RM218.65 million versus RM214.04 million in the same quarter last year.