KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday.

IJM's 1Q FY2027 Net Profit Rises To RM137.39 Mln, Driven By Construction, Manufacturing And Quarrying

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd’s (IJM Corp) net profit for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027) rose to RM137.39 million from RM95.60 million registered in the same period last year, driven by the construstion and manufacturing and quarrying divisions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As YTL, Banking Counters Lift Market

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Wednesday, in line with most regional markets, as lower oil prices eased inflationary pressure and improved risk appetite, with buying interest mainly focused on YTL-related and banking counters, an analyst said.

Budget 2027: MATTA Seeks Better Tax Incentives, Tourism Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Better tax incentives for tour operators, increased investment in tourism infrastructure and a higher promotional allocation are among the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents’ (MATTA) key wish list items for Budget 2027.

Mah Sing Acquires 14.37 Acres Of Ampang Land For RM186.17 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Mah Sing Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Capitol Avenue Development Sdn Bhd has entered into conditional sale and purchase agreements to acquire several parcels of land in Ampang for a total consideration of RM186.17 million.

Joint Efforts Needed To Curb Medical Inflation, Keep Healthcare Affordable -- Allianz

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Greater collaboration between the public and private sectors, insurers and hospitals is needed to tackle rising medical inflation and keep healthcare affordable, said Allianz Life Insurance Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer Giulio Slavich.

Automotive Component Makers Urged To Venture Into Humanoid Robotics, Firms To Get More Incentives For Localisation, R&D

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Sim Tze Tzin, has urged the local automotive components sector, particularly manufacturers of critical parts, to venture into the next frontier of technology by exploring opportunities in humanoid robotics.

IPPFA Raises Malaysia’s 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Financial advisory firm IPPFA Sdn Bhd has raised Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to 5.4 per cent from 4.6 per cent previously.

Bank Islam Net Profit Up 9.8 Pct To RM139.12 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose by 9.8 per cent to RM139.12 million from RM126.68 million a year ago, driven by higher net income and lower total overheads. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, in line with most regional markets, supported by easing US Treasury yields and softer oil prices.

UOB Malaysia Completes Malaysia's First Brokered MYOR-based Interbank Transaction With RHB, Maybank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia, RHB Banking Group (RHB) and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) have successfully executed the first Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR)-based three-month interbank money market transaction, incorporating a two-day lookback calculation convention. 

Proton Sees Strong E&E Ecosystem Driving Automotive Growth

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive industry has room to further leverage the country’s strong electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem as vehicles increasingly shift toward electrical and electronic components, according to Proton Holdings Bhd.