Apex Securities Raises 2026 Malaysia Export Growth Forecast To 26.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has raised its 2026 export forecast for Malaysia to 26.2 per cent from 16.3 per cent, underpinned by robust export growth in the first seven months of the year.

Automotive, E&E Among Potential Sectors For Malaysia-South Africa Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The automotive, electrical and electronic (E&E) products, downstream palm oil processing, mineral processing, and technology sectors are among the potential areas for closer cooperation between Malaysia and South Africa, said Malaysian High Commissioner to South Africa, Datuk Yubazlan Yusof.

Oppstar Technology, Alphaswift Industries Gain Access To Arm Technology

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Two Malaysian companies, Oppstar Technology Sdn Bhd and Alphaswift Industries Sdn Bhd, have gained access to Arm Compute Subsystem (CSS) technology and the Arm Flexible Access (AFA) programme to accelerate integrated circuit design, research and development (R&D), and semiconductor technology development in Malaysia.

Ascend Airways Malaysia Obtains CAAM Approval For Passenger Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Ascend Airways Malaysia Sdn Bhd has secured approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to include passenger operations in its Air Operator Certificate (AOC).

TM Keen To Participate In SALAM Submarine Cable Network Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) is keen to participate in the Sambungan Kabel Dasar Laut MADANI (SALAM) project, said its group chief executive officer Datuk Amar Huzaimi Md Deris.

Malaysia Must Drive Innovation, Develop Higher-value Rubber Products - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should drive innovation by developing more specialised and higher-value rubber products, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Gold Futures End Higher As US Treasury Buybacks Weigh On Yields

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher as the US Treasury buyback plan lowered Treasury yields.

Vale To Maintain 20 Mln Tonnes Of Iron Ore Transshipment Through Malaysia

IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Vale Malaysia Minerals Sdn Bhd aims to maintain its annual transshipment volume of approximately 20 million tonnes of iron ore from its Teluk Rubiah, Manjung distribution hub in Perak, driven by steady demand across the Asia-Pacific region.

Bursa Malaysia, FTSE Russell To Enhance FBM KLCI, FBM 70 Methodologies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and London Stock Exchange Group’s (LSEG) wholly owned business division FTSE Russell will collaborate to enhance the methodologies of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) and FTSE Bursa Malaysia Mid 70 (FBM 70) indices, following a public consultation conducted earlier this year.

IRDA, AmBank Group Convene CEO Roundtable To Drive JS-SEZ Manufacturing Growth

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA), in collaboration with AmBank Group has convened the Iskandar Malaysia CEO Roundtable Series 2026.

BizMatch Mega PKNS 2026 Strengthens Selangor Entrepreneurs' Ecosystem

SHAH ALAM, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) continues to strengthen the state's entrepreneurship ecosystem through BizMatch Mega PKNS 2026, which brought together about 1,200 entrepreneurs at the Selangor International Trade Centre (SITC) today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Easing US Treasury Yields Boost Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields improved risk appetite following the US Treasury’s announcement of increased buyback operations, an analyst said.