Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed As Profit-taking Emerges Ahead of Long Weekend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Thursday, as investors took profit ahead of the long weekend.

EV Charging Technology Transfer Must Suit Local Needs – LINCHR

By Ng Che Yan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese smart charging solutions for new electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining a foothold in Malaysia as the country’s EV market is expected to accelerate over the next three to five years.

Rubber Market Extends Gains Amid Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The rubber market extended gains, closing higher on Thursday, supported by supply concerns stemming from continued rainfall in major producing regions, said a dealer.

MISC's Net Profit Surges To RM1.15 Bln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s net profit has more than doubled to RM1.15 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) from RM464.40 million in the same period last year.

 Hong Leong Financial Group FY2026 Net Profit Up 5.5 Pct To RM3.43 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) rose to RM3.43 billion, a 5.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise from RM3.25 billion, driven by improved performance across all businesses.

Pahang Export Day 2026 Best Platform For Local Companies To Expand Globally -- MATRADE

KUANTAN, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The upcoming Pahang Export Day 2026 on Sept 7 will be the best platform for local companies to expand their involvement globally, boosting Pahang’s position in the international trade arena. 

Setel Has Taken Remediation Measures Following BNM's Findings - Petronas Dagangan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s subsidiary, Setel Ventures Sdn Bhd (Setel), has implemented the necessary remediation measures to address gaps identified in regulatory findings by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), while further strengthening its internal processes and controls.

Double-digit Medical Claims Growth Set To Continue Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Double-digit medical claims growth is expected to persist in the near term following a 12.28 per cent rise in claims inflation in 2025, driven mainly by more insured individuals seeking treatment at private hospitals.

SIRIM QAS To Strengthen Sarawak’s Carbon Management Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama)-- SIRIM Bhd's subsidiary, SIRIM QAS International Sdn Bhd is poised to support Sarawak’s drive towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050, following its registration as an Accredited External Auditor Firm with the Natural Resources and Environment Board (NREB) Sarawak.

Maybank Posts Net Profit Of RM2.69 Bln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose by 2.4 per cent to RM2.69 billion from RM2.62 billion a year ago. 

Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CIMB Completes RM1.38 Bln Tokenised Sukuk Settlement Pilot Test

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd has completed a pilot test of tokenised sukuk settlement using tokenised deposits, involving RM1.38 billion worth of tokenised sukuk subscribed by 12 institutional investors.