Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, in line with most regional markets, supported by easing US Treasury yields and softer oil prices.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Shares Down 0.45 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KLK) share price slid 0.45 per cent in early trade today, following a recent third-quarter (3Q FY2026) net loss for the current financial year.

Asia-Pacific Region To Grow 4.2 Pct; AI Boom To Cushion Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.

Asia-Pacific Airlines To Maintain Growth Despite Cost Headwinds - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines are strengthening their defences against industry headwinds by continuing to invest heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft, supported by long-term demand prospects, lower debt following the pandemic and a diverse funding mix, S&P Global Ratings said.

Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia’s palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.

CPO Futures End Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Crude Oil

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, weighed down by profit-taking and weaker crude oil prices.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Amid 'Economic D-Day' Uncertainty

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.

KLK Posts RM1.34 Bln Net Loss In 3Q On RM1.62 Bln Impairment Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) posted a net loss of RM1.34 billion in the third quarter of 2026 compared with a net profit of RM346.59 million in the same quarter a year ago after accounting for a RM1.62 billion impairment loss on investment in an overseas associate, United Kingdom-listed Synthomer plc.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Petronas Dagangan Net Profit Rises To RM387.21 Mln In 2Q 2026, Declares 25 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s net profit rose to RM387.21 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM265.53 million in the same quarter a year ago.

McDonald’s Malaysia, TNB Deepen Clean Energy Partnership

BATU KAWAN, Aug 24 (Bernama) – McDonald’s Malaysia is expanding its renewable energy partnership with the Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) through rooftop solar installations, renewable electricity sourcing and electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities as part of efforts to strengthen sustainability across its restaurant network.

Sarawak Plantation's Shares Up 4.62 Pct At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Plantation’s share price rose 4.62 per cent at mid-morning, following its announcement of a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), recently.