Malaysia Initiates Anti-Dumping Probe On Coated Steel Imports From China, Taiwan, Vietnam -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has initiated an anti-dumping duty investigation on imports of flat rolled products of other alloy and non-alloy steel, plated or coated with aluminium and zinc, originating or exported from China, Taiwan and Vietnam (the subject merchandise).

Lotte Chemical Titan 2Q Net Loss Widens To RM174.2 Mln, Revenue Up 116 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd’s net loss widened to RM174.2 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2026, from RM173.08 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower as investors took profits following the recent rebound, with telecommunications and industrial stocks leading the decline, said an analyst. 

KL20 2026 Adds Four New Focus Areas, Raising Total To Eight Sectors

PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur 20 (KL20) 2026 will introduce four new focus areas: the creative economy, digital economy, digital gaming, and the third sector, in addition to the original priorities announced under KL20 2024.

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.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Soybean Oil Gains

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher on Wednesday as gains in rival soybean oil and bargain hunting lifted market sentiment, said CGS International Futures Malaysia Sdn Bhd.  

Nestcon Unit Secures RM243 Mln Construction Contract In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Nestcon Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Nestcon Builders Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM243 million construction contract from EXSIM Waterfront Sdn Bhd in George Town, Penang.

Boustead Targets To Grow Revenue To RM30 Bln In 5 Years

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 5 (Bernama) -- Boustead Holdings Bhd (BHB) is targeting to increase group revenue from about RM12 billion currently to RM30 billion within the next five years through a business restructuring that focuses on defence, property development and commercial services.

EU-CBAM Implementation Costs For Malaysia's Iron, Steel Industry Could Reach RM970.7 Mln In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- A study by the Malaysian Steel Institute (MSI) estimates that costs associated with implementing the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (EU-CBAM) could reach RM970.7 million for Malaysia’s iron and steel industry in 2026, with the cost expected to rise progressively in subsequent years.

Free Industrial Zone Exports Reach RM106.7 Bln In 1H 2026 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Free Industrial Zones (FIZs) recorded exports worth RM106.7 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), reflecting continued strong growth momentum.

CPO Futures Rebound On Stronger Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Tuesday amid stronger soybean oil and crude oil prices, said a trader.

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.