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Gold Futures Likely To Hover Around US$4,345-US$4,375 Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are anticipated to fluctuate between US$4,345 and US$4,375 per troy ounce next week.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar On Stronger-than-expected GDP Growth

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.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended lower on Friday, weighed down by a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Maxis Posts Strong RM436 Mln Net Profit In 2Q 2026, Declares Four Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd posted a stronger net profit of RM436 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) , compared with RM398 million in the same period a year ago. 

Affin Bank's 2Q Net Profit Falls To RM127.52 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Affin Bank Bhd’s net profit fell by 11.1 per cent to RM127.52 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM143.48 million in 2Q 2025.

Malaysia's Economy Grows 6.0 Pct In 2Q 2026, Beating DOSM's Advance Estimates -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy expanded by 6.0 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), surpassing the Department of Statistics Malaysia's (DOSM) advance estimate of 5.8 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

MBSB IB Anticipates Malaysia’s Economy To Grow By 5.9 Pct Y-o-Y in 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) anticipates Malaysia’s economy to grow by 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026), slightly above the advance estimate of 5.8 per cent.

Jumio Study Finds Strong Global Support For Protecting Minors Online

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Jumio’s 2026 Online Identity Study has revealed strong consumer support for protecting minors online and growing expectations for platforms to implement effective, proportionate age assurance.

Gold Futures End Lower On US Higher-for-longer Rate Concerns

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed by concerns that US interest rates could remain higher for longer despite softer-than-expected inflation data.

Maxis Appoints CEO Goh Seow Eng As Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has announced the appointment of its chief executive officer (CEO) Goh Seow Eng to its board of directors effective today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Selling Pressure In Oil-related Counters Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note on Thursday, as selling pressure in oil-related counters weighed on the benchmark index following the rally in the previous session, an analyst said.

Malaysia’s Cocoa Grinding Rises 29 Pct to 90,849 Tonnes In 2Q 2026 - Barry Callebaut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cocoa industry is seeing signs of recovery, with cocoa grinding rising 29 per cent year-on-year to 90,849 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, despite supply and price volatility over the past two years, said chocolate firm Barry Callebaut.