Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After This Week's Strong Rally

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week following its strong rally over the last six trading days.

CPO Futures Expected To Stay Bullish Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, supported by persistent weather concerns and Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel programme.

Rubber Market Expected To Trade Higher Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade higher next week, supported by stronger demand and concerns over potential supply constraints.

KLCI Futures Seen Trading With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with an upward bias next week in line with the cash market, an analyst said.

Malaysia’s Total Trade Surges 24.7 Pct To RM2.16 Trillion In January-July 2026 - MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade has reached RM2.16 trillion for the period of January-July 2026, expanding by 24.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), driven by strong export demand, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

MATRADE's Cambodia Export Mission Surpasses Target To Record RM186 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded RM186 million in sales for its Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Cambodia, surpassing the initial target of RM100 million.

CPO Futures End Week Higher For Fifth Straight Session

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session, supported by firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Maybank, SMF Partner To Accelerate Manufacturers' Growth Through JS-SEZ, ASEAN

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and support its development as a mutually beneficial proposition for both countries and the broader ASEAN region.

Ringgit Ends Week On Strong Footing As US Bond Market Concerns Weigh On US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a strong footing against the US dollar despite higher United States Treasury yields.

EV Localisation Policy Should Strengthen Industry, Not Restrict Competition -- Penang CM

BATU KAWAN, Aug 21 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) localisation policy should strengthen the domestic industry without restricting competition, consumer choice or investor confidence.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat On Renewed Global Bond Yields, Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended little changed on Friday, as investors remained cautious amid renewed pressure on global bond yields and geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds At Midday On Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday, with sentiment supported by Malaysia’s resilient domestic fundamentals.