Gold Futures Expected To Top US$4,600 Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to breach US$4,600 per troy ounce next week.

KLCI Futures Seen Trading With Upward Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with an upward bias next week in line with the cash market, an analyst said.

TH's RM11.5 Bln Sukuk Not A New Bailout - Nungsari

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The RM11.5 billion sukuk issued by Urusharta Jamaah Sdn Bhd (UJSB) is a rollover of the maturing sukuk arising from the original Tabung Haji (TH) bailout, rather than a new one, said economist Dr Nungsari Ahmad Radhi.

Malaysia’s Total Trade Surges 24.7 Pct To RM2.16 Trillion In January-July 2026 - MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade has reached RM2.16 trillion for the period of January-July 2026, expanding by 24.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), driven by strong export demand, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

MATRADE's Cambodia Export Mission Surpasses Target To Record RM186 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded RM186 million in sales for its Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Cambodia, surpassing the initial target of RM100 million.

HAVI To Open Malaysia TechHUB In November, Its First In Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — Global supply chain leader HAVI will open its TechHUB in Malaysia in November this year, one of only four such hubs worldwide and its first in Asia Pacific.

CPO Futures End Week Higher For Fifth Straight Session

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Friday, extending gains for a fifth consecutive session, supported by firmer soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

FBG Holdings Seeks To Cease Medicity Collaboration With Penang Development Corp

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- FBG Holdings Bhd is seeking to cease its collaboration with Penang Development Corporation (PDC) for the proposed MediCity joint development project in Batu Kawan, Penang.

KPJ Healthcare MD Resigns, Effective Sept 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd president and managing director (MD) Chin Keat Chyuan, 52, has resigned from his positions, effective Sept 1, 2026, to pursue other interests.

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar, Yield Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by a weaker greenback and efforts by the United States Treasury Department to keep longer-term yields low.

Bank Islam Announces Retirement Of Chairman Ismail Bakar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has announced the retirement of its chairman, Tan Sri Dr Ismail Bakar, effective Aug 22, 2026, after six years on the board.

MNRB Net Profit Rises To RM183.75 Mln In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM183.75 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027) from RM168.43 million in 1Q 2026 due to better contributions from the reinsurance, family takaful and retakaful businesses.