By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, while concerns over developments in West Asia capped further upside, a dealer said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Keluarga Bhd (Takaful Malaysia) posted a higher net profit of RM88.83 million in the second quarter of 2026 (Q2 2026), up from RM83.82 million a year earlier, while revenue rose to RM1.16 billion from RM1.01 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Japan Maritime Daily (JMD), Japan’s leading maritime newspaper, will host an international seminar in Singapore on Oct 5, focusing on “Emerging Transport Demands”.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has added “TCKE1401NM”, an 80-volt (V)-rated electronic fuse (eFuse IC), to its lineup of eFuse ICs with multiple built-in power line protection functions.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects its loan growth to remain at around seven per cent to eight per cent for the financial year 2027 (FY2027), supported by continued demand from mid-tier corporates and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will review new investment applicants to ensure their activities generate employment and economic benefits for the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) had more than doubled to RM64.47 million from RM31.15 million in 2Q 2025, supported by improved performance across its divisions.
IPOH, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia wants investors exploring rare earth element (REE) opportunities in the country to bring and share their technology and participate directly across the entire supply chain, from upstream to downstream activities.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Ryt Bank has marked its first anniversary with more than 1.5 million customers, making it Malaysia's largest digital bank within its first year of operations.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- BMI, a Fitch Solutions company, has raised its 2026 average price forecast for front-month crude palm oil (CPO) futures listed on Bursa Malaysia to RM4,453 per tonne, up from RM4,300 per tonne forecast it had maintained since October 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Co-opbank Pertama Bhd (CBP) has completed the inaugural issuance of RM500 million in Structured Covered Sukuk Wakalah through its special purpose vehicle, Himayah Sukuk Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's (PCG) share price slid 2.66 per cent in early trade on Thursday, despite announcing a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), yesterday.
