MNRB Net Profit Rises To RM183.75 Mln In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM183.75 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027) from RM168.43 million in 1Q 2026 due to better contributions from the reinsurance, family takaful and retakaful businesses.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday.

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.

NexG Shares Rise 3.03 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd’s share price rose 3.03 per cent in the early trade on Friday, following the company’s clarification on the government’s request for an indicative price for the possible acquisition of its wholly owned subsidiary, Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB).

LBS Bina Records Net Profit Of RM15.04 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd registered a net profit of RM15.04 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) compared with RM27.08 million in 2Q FY2025.

Research Houses Positive On FBM KLCI Expansion To 50 Constituents

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on the expansion of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) from 30 to 50 constituents, believing that the move would provide broader market representation and greater sector diversification.

YTL Corp Shares Up 1.64 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) share price rose 1.64 per cent in the early trade on Friday, despite announcing a lower net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026).

FBM KLCI Futures Opened Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mixed on Friday.

NexG Clarifies RM7.5 Bln Indicative Price For Possible DTSB’s Acquisition By Govt

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd today clarified that the request for an indicative price for the possible acquisition of its wholly owned subsidiary, Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB), by the government was made by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) last month.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower As Profit-taking, Geopolitical Risks Weigh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday as investors took profits after the previous session’s gains, while persistent geopolitical uncertainties continued to weigh on sentiment.

CPO Futures End Higher For Fourth Straight Session On Supply Concerns, Soybean Oil Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session.