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.

MBSB Bank-Huawei Technologies In RM400 Mln Financing To Support 5G Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd has entered into a RM400 million structured receivable purchase facility with Huawei Technologies (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, supporting the deployment of equipment and services for U Mobile’s 5G Radio Access Network.

MISC Share Up 1.75 Pct After Securing Long-term LNG Carrier Charter Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s share price rose 1.75 per cent on Monday after it secured a contract from Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG), the operator of Petronas liquefied natural gas (LNG) Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak.

Foreign Investors Return To Net Buying With RM11.1 Mln Net Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net-buying after the previous week of net-selling, recording RM11.1 million in net inflows, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

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.

Malaysia's F1 Return To Boost Retail, F&B SMEs, Says Retailers Association

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Consumer spending across the retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is expected to gain momentum from higher visitor arrivals and stronger demand generated by Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.

Economy Ministry Mulls Pilot Project To Tackle Ageing Population

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address challenges arising from Malaysia's ageing population, with plans to roll it out next year.

RM46 Mln Microfinancing In Kelantan Approved By Agrobank Since 2025

KOTA BHARU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Agrobank has approved 765 microfinancing applications worth RM46 million in Kelantan from 2025 to July this year, enhancing financial inclusion and assisting more micro-entrepreneurs to expand their businesses.

Jemaluang Dairy Valley Targets 5.5 Mln Litres Fresh Milk Production By End-2026

By Nur Faradilla Mohamad

​MERSING, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Jemaluang Dairy Valley project has recorded encouraging progress, with fresh milk production reaching three million litres as of July 26, 2026, close to the initial target of 3.6 million litres set for this year, according to JDV Sdn Bhd (JDV).

Malaysia’s Economic Performance To Remain Strong In 2H 2026 - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The government expects Malaysia’s economic performance to remain strong in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Riyadh Air Chooses Kuala Lumpur As First Southeast Asian Destination

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has chosen Kuala Lumpur as its first destination in Southeast Asia with the launch of its inaugural three-times-weekly service between Riyadh and KL International Airport (KLIA), strengthening air connectivity between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On An Upside Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week, supported by resilient corporate earnings, improving foreign fund inflows, and easing concerns over global trade.