Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Major Currencies As US Treasury Yields Rise

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies on Monday, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path of US monetary policy.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Late Buying In Selected Heavyweights

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher on Monday supported by late buying in selected large-cap stocks amid improving investor sentiment, despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties, an analyst said.

Malaysia Well-positioned Against Advanced Cyber Threats - Kaspersky

From K. Naveen Prabu

GUANGZHOU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well prepared to defend against advanced cyber threats targeting government institutions, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.

Sabah's 2025 Trade Hits RM105.5 Bln, Stays Above RM100 Bln For Fourth Year -- DOSM

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Sabah's total trade stood at RM105.5 billion in 2025, remaining above the RM100 billion mark for a fourth consecutive year despite global economic uncertainties, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures amid a sharp decline in crude oil prices and expectations of higher global natural rubber production, a dealer said.

Nippon Paint China Makes ARCHIDEX 2026 Debut As It Eyes Southeast Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) – As Southeast Asia accelerates the adoption of green building standards and upgrades its manufacturing base, demand for energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies in the construction and industrial sectors continues to grow, creating new opportunities for Chinese building materials companies to expand across the region.

Oil Prices Fall After Trump Calls Off Iran Attack

SEOUL/TOKYO, Aug 3 (Bernama-dpa) -- Oil prices fell on Monday after US President Donald Trump called off a planned attack on Iran, reported German news agency dpa.

More Than 14.2 Mln Individuals Received BUDI95, With Over 13.4 Bln Litres Consumed - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- More than 14.2 million out of 16.7 million people who are eligible for the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) subsidy have benefitted from the programme, involving the consumption of more than 13.4 billion litres of RON95 fuel, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Maker Recipe To Boost Local Position, Aims To Go Global With RM1.7 Mln Investment

Rhoma Ahmad Razali

JITRA, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Local spice producer Maker Recipe Sdn Bhd plans to go global with its traditional spice brand, Cap O, within the next three years with an investment of RM1.7 million.

Bursa Malaysia Eases Further At Mid-morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased further in line with regional markets at mid-morning amid the latest developments in the West Asia conflict.

At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 0.94 point lower to 1,723.96 from last Friday’s close of 1,724.90.

The benchmark index opened 0.36 point higher at 1,725.26.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Monday but retreated thereafter as investors traded cautiously amid intermittent profit-taking.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of Key Us Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday ahead of the release of key United States (US) economic data today amid easing tensions in West Asia.