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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) needs to focus on reasonable and sustainable investment returns commensurate with the level of risk that can be accepted, with the protection of the savings of prospective pilgrims remaining a priority, according to an economist.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with an upward bias next week, within a relatively narrow range, in line with the cash market, an analyst said.
By Mohd Fharkhan Abdul Ghapar dan Nor Azeera Adam
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ability of national institutions to continue functioning professionally and the consistency of policies have become key strengths for Malaysia in maintaining economic resilience and investor confidence, despite the dynamic domestic political environment.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week but within the narrow range of 1,740-1,750 points.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around RM4.07 to RM4.08 with an upside bias next week, on sentiment brought about by Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd has acquired an additional 19.18 per cent stake in ACE Market-listed ES Sunlogy Bhd for RM40.18 million cash, strengthening its position in the mechanical and electrical engineering and renewable energy sectors.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Investment banks remained positive on Malaysia’s economic growth outlook for 2026, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 4.8 and 5.4 per cent.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit firmed against the US dollar on Friday as Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected Gross Domestic Product growth for the second quarter of the year (2Q 2026) supported the local currency.
SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Hextar Global Bhd through its 70 per cent indirectly owned subsidiary Hextar Landmark Sdn Bhd has partnered with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) to develop an integrated mixed-use development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM3.8 billion in Siera Alam, Shah Alam.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Economists have raised their growth expectations for Malaysia’s economy in 2026 following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) performance in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- A six per cent growth in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026 illustrates that Malaysia’s economy continues to have strong momentum despite facing a challenging global environment, says Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, even as utilities, healthcare, and financial services sectors saw increased buying interest following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) data.
