MBSB Sees Ringgit Supported By Resilient Fundamentals, Maintains RM4.01 2026 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects the ringgit to remain supported by Malaysia’s relatively resilient economic fundamentals, although short-term movements are likely to remain sensitive to United States (US) monetary policy expectations and broader risk sentiment.

PHB Expands AHB Fund With 400 Mln New Units

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has announced the issuance of 400 million new units of Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) for subscription by Bumiputera investors, raising the fund’s total units to 5.4 billion.

MSME Policy Should Focus On Coordinated, Outcome-Oriented Support -- MIER

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) policy should move beyond expanding the quantum of assistance towards building a more coordinated, accessible and outcome-oriented ecosystem, according to the Malaysian Institute of Economic Research (MIER).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Weaker Global Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Tuesday amid broad-based selling, as weaker global sentiment weighed on investor risk appetite.

IKEA Malaysia Appoints Takeshi Murai As Country Retail Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- IKEA Malaysia has appointed Takeshi Murai as its country retail director, effective today, succeeding Malcolm Pruys, who has led the Malaysia business since September 2022.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak To Five Weeks With RM200.5 Mln Inflow -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 1 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to five consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM200.5 million last week, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.

Amanah Raya Declares 4.50 Sen Per Unit Syariah Trust Fund Income Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Amanah Raya Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, AmanahRaya Investment Management Sdn Bhd (ARIM), declared an income distribution of 4.50 sen per unit for the AmanahRaya Syariah Trust Fund (ARSTF) for the financial year ended Aug 31, 2026.

PM Anwar Announces Six Immediate Measures To Address People's Cost Of Living

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today announced six immediate measures for the people covering fuel subsidies, school maintenance, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare digitalisation, e-Invoicing and microfinancing, which will take effect on Sept 1.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Range-Bound With Positive Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to remain range-bound within the 1,710–1,740 levels with a positive bias next week, an analyst said.

CPO Futures Likely To Maintain Bullish Bias Next Week On Tighter Supply Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain a bullish bias next week, supported by firm fundamentals and expectations of tighter supply.

Yinson In Talks On Potential Privatisation At RM2.35 A Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s major shareholder, Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB), has engaged in preliminary discussions with MISC Bhd, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), its affiliates and other stakeholders, regarding a potential proposal to privatise the company.

CIMB 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM1.94 Bln, Declares 19.65 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM1.94 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM1.89 billion in 2Q 2026, supported by broad-based performance across all businesses.