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.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade range-bound next week, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA). 

CPO Futures Likely To Stay Firm Next Week On Tighter Supply Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to remain supported next week as the market continues to price in expectations of tighter supply from November onwards.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading In Narrow Range Next Week But With Upside Bias

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week but within the narrow range of 1,740-1,750 points.

Ringgit To Trade Around RM4.07-4.08 With Upside Bias Next Week, Supported By Stronger 2Q GDP

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade around RM4.07 to RM4.08 with an upside bias next week, on sentiment brought about by Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) announcement on Friday.

Advice To Tabung Haji Part Of BNM’s Financial Stability Mandate

By Karina Imran & Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that the advice it provided to the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) was part of its financial stability mandate under the Central Bank of Malaysia Act 2009.

CPO Futures End Mixed On Profit-taking, Vege Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mixed on Friday as weekend profit-taking offset support from stronger related vegetable oil futures.

Pos Malaysia Trims 2Q Net Loss To RM43.46 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd trimmed its net loss to RM43.46 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026), compared with RM45.41 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Investment Banks Maintain Positive 2026 GDP Growth Forecasts Of 4.8-5.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Investment banks remained positive on Malaysia’s economic growth outlook for 2026, forecasting gross domestic product (GDP) growth of between 4.8 and 5.4 per cent.

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.

PKNS, Hextar To Develop RM3.8 Billion Township In Siera Alam

SHAH ALAM, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Hextar Global Bhd through its 70 per cent indirectly owned subsidiary Hextar Landmark Sdn Bhd has partnered with Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Selangor (PKNS) to develop an integrated mixed-use development with an estimated gross development value (GDV) of RM3.8 billion in Siera Alam, Shah Alam.

Proactive Measures Help Sustain Malaysia’s GDP Growth Momentum Amid West Asia Conflict – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The government’s proactive response to the West Asia crisis, including financing support for affected small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and targeted fuel subsidies, helped sustain household spending and business activity in the country.