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).

Six Pct GDP Growth Boosts Investors' Confidence In Malaysia - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Malaysia’s second-quarter economic growth of six per cent as an outstanding achievement that strengthens investors’ confidence in the country.

Public Bank Shares Down 2.13 Pct At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s share price slid 2.13 per cent at midday despite reporting a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) yesterday.

Nippon Kinzoku Begins Ultra-Thin Stainless Steel Production For Insulin Needles

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a Tokyo-based stainless steel manufacturer, has begun mass production of ultra-thin, narrow-width stainless steel optimised for laser welding in ultra-fine insulin needles, responding to growing global demand.

Supply For Medical Device Industry Remain Stable Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The supply outlook for the medical device industry remains stable amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

AI Adoption Grows Among Top Cybersecurity Teams - HTB Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hack The Box (HTB) has revealed that cybersecurity teams are reaching successful solutions significantly faster, completing more of the challenge set, and increasingly incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) agents into their work.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by mild buying interest after recent gains, although a stronger greenback limited further upside, said an analyst. 

Alliance Bank Shares Up 1.82 Pct After 1Q Net Profit Jumps 25 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd’s share price rose 1.82 per cent in early trade on Thursday, after the company posted a higher net profit in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027), yesterday.

Mainland China Postgraduates At UKM Help Empower Special Needs Students

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- A group of postgraduate students from mainland China at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) is helping to economically empower special needs students from a school in Ampang, Selangor, with skills that will help them find employment and improve their economic status.

FBM KLCI Futures Opened Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mixed on Thursday.

CPO Futures Close Lower Tracking Weaker Vegetable Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, tracking the weaker global vegetable oil prices following Malaysia’s public holiday yesterday.