Malaysia's Services Producer Price Index Up 2.9 Pct In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s services producer price index (SPPI) increased by 2.9 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), up from 2.1 per cent in the previous quarter, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Batu Kawan's Unit Takeover Bid For MKH Turns Unconditional

..KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Batu Kawan Bhd announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Whitmore Holdings Sdn Bhd’s voluntary takeover offer for MKH Bhd has become unconditional after the former’s shareholders approved the proposed acquisition at the group's extraordinary general meeting (EGM) on Aug 5.

Gulf Air Opens For Flight Bookings To KLIA Ahead Of F1 GP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air has opened bookings for direct flights between Bahrain International Airport (BAH) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), commencing on Sept 29, 2026, to strengthen links between the two countries.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday In Line With Most Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on continuous profit-taking amid selling pressure, in line with most regional markets following artificial intelligence (AI) worries, said an analyst. 

2Q Growth “Should Be Okay” -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s economic growth for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) “should be okay”, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said ahead of the official 2Q gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Aug 14.

Maybank Singapore Joins MAS ' BLOOM Initiative To Strengthen Cross-Border Payments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Maybank Singapore Ltd today announced its participation in the Monetary Authority of Singapore's (MAS) borderless, liquid, open, online, multi-currency (BLOOM) initiative aimed at advancing next-generation, best-in-class cross-border payments and transaction banking infrastructure.

Toshiba Unveils Secure Microcontrollers For IoT Devices

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has announced the TXZ+ Family Entry-Class M4V Group, a new series of microcontrollers designed to enhance security and data management in Internet of Things (IoT) devices and industrial equipment.

Govt To Provide Certainty, Private Sector To Drive Investment: Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The government’s role is to maintain a credible policy and fiscal framework while using public capital to unlock markets, enabling private capital to play a larger role in driving investment, Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Levoit Singapore Launches Fresher Air Campaign In Support Of Community Chest

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Home wellness brand Levoit Singapore has launched the “Fresher Air for Every Home” campaign in support of Community Chest, combining in-kind product donations, sales-linked contributions and a public donation initiative.

Sun Phuquoc Airways Launches KL-Phu Quoc Route, Commencing Sept 1

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Sun PhuQuoc Airways has launched a new daily direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Phu Quoc to further strengthen tourism and travel connectivity between Malaysia and Vietnam.

Bursa Malaysia Trims Early Gains On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but edged into negative territory in early trade as investors locked in profits after recent gains, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher As Soft US Data Weighs On Greenback

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment after weaker-than-expected United States (US) economic data weighed on the greenback.