Govt Balancing EV Charging Infrastructure Needs With Public Interest - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is exploring the optimal mechanism for a proposed electric vehicle (EV) levy to support the development of a nationwide charging infrastructure.

MNRB Holdings Shares Up 9.7 Pct On Takaful Business Divestment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s share price skyrocketed 9.7 per cent on Wednesday morning after it announced the divestment of its takaful business to Bank Rakyat for RM1.64 billion in cash.

Govt Eyes Seawater Desalination To Support Industrial Needs - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) — The government is exploring the potential of seawater desalination technology as an alternative source to support industries with high water demand, including data centres.

Gold Futures End Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended slightly lower today due to profit-taking, despite gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Eases Versus US Dollar, Ends Higher Against Other Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar although it strengthened versus other major currencies on Tuesday, as the greenback remained supported by stronger-than-expected US manufacturing data.

Healthcare, Financial Services Lift Bursa Malaysia Higher At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday high on Tuesday, with gains led by the financial services and healthcare sectors, as investors rotated back into defensive and domestic-oriented sectors amid improving global risk appetite, an analyst said.

Maybank Shares Slip 0.55 Pct After Announcing Maybank Ageas Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) share price slid 0.55 per cent on Tuesday morning after announcing the acquisition of the remaining 30.95 per cent stake in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd yesterday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Retreats Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday but subsequently retreated as investors remained cautious amid persistent uncertainties in global markets, an analyst said.

Indonesia Eyes US$20 Bln In Bilateral Trade With Thailand Under Strategic Roadmap

JAKARTA, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Indonesia is optimistic about achieving US$20 billion in bilateral trade with Thailand by 2030 following the adoption of the Indonesia-Thailand Strategic Partnership Roadmap 2026-2030 on Monday.

Oil Price Decline May Be Temporary Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks -- Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The sharp decline in global crude oil prices today may be temporary, as market sentiment remains highly sensitive to developments surrounding the proposed talks between the United States and Iran, an economist said.

Nippon Paint China Makes ARCHIDEX 2026 Debut As It Eyes Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) – As Southeast Asia accelerates the adoption of green building standards and upgrades its manufacturing base, demand for energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies in the construction and industrial sectors continues to grow, creating new opportunities for Chinese building materials companies to expand across the region.

Admi Shahrul Thrives On The Adrenaline Rush As Porsche’s Elite Sportscar Instructor

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Racing a sports car can deliver an adrenaline rush, but for Admi Shahrul Ahmad Saffian, helping others master these high-performance vehicles gives him a sense of excitement and a passion that has become even more rewarding.