PNB Merdeka Ventures Launches First Merdeka Film ‘Gapai’

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned subsidiary, PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV), has launched its first-ever Merdeka film, GAPAI, in conjunction with the Merdeka celebrations to commemorate and honour the spirit of independence.

Sarawak Plantation's Shares Up 4.62 Pct At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Plantation’s share price rose 4.62 per cent at mid-morning, following its announcement of a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), recently.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned red at mid-morning, weighed down by healthcare and utilities sectors.

Utilities, Transportation, Healthcare Draw RM230.2 Mln Net Inflows - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Utilities, transportation and logistics, and healthcare attracted combined net foreign inflows of RM230.2 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Kiddocare's On-Demand Babysitting Service Builds Trust With Over 100,000 Families

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Flexible babysitting whenever parents need it is the most valuable service Kiddocare Sdn Bhd offers, giving parents greater convenience and one less thing to worry about.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, although trading is expected to remain cautious as the ongoing earnings season keeps investors selective, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, an analyst said.

NexG Welcomes Govt Decision Not To Acquire Datasonic Technologies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd and its subsidiary Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB) have expressed their gratitude to the MADANI Government following its decision not to acquire DTSB.

ESG Reporting Opens New Opportunities For Malaysia’s IPO Market

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s initial public offering (IPO) market is entering a new phase to strengthen environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures as companies are required to provide more detailed information on their sustainability performance.

Maybank Marathon's Sustainability Push Goes Beyond Race Course

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Will

BALI, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Sustainability will remain a key foundation guiding the development of the Maybank Marathon as the banking group steps up efforts to create positive and lasting social and environmental impact across ASEAN.

Timber Industry Needs To Shift To Higher-Value Product -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s timber industry needs to shift from volume-based production to producing high-value products to increase competitiveness and build a Malaysian brand with its own identity, said Plantations and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week, with the benchmark index seen within the 1,725-1,750 range next week, an analyst said.