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Economy
Dutch Lady 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM38.17 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd’s (DLMI) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM38.17 million versus RM23.39 million in 2Q 2025.
Market
Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher Vs Major, Regional Currencies
By Zufazlin Baharuddin
Commodity, Plantation Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia To End Higher
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Tuesday, outperforming most regional markets as investors continued to rotate towards commodity and plantation-related stocks, an analyst said.
Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained positive at midday, supported by buying interest in selected heavyweights, particularly in the plantation, industrial products and services, as well as financial services sectors.
Corporate
KPJ Healthcare's 2Q FY2026 Net Profit Up By 27 Pct To RM103.92 Mln
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd's net profit surged by 27 per cent for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) to RM103.92 million compared with RM82.06 million in the same quarter one year ago.
Johor Plantations Net Profit Slips To RM51 Mln In 2Q Due To Higher Sales Cost
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s (JPG) net profit fell to RM51.15 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) from RM75.20 million in the same period a year ago.
Wealth Creation, Asset Ownership Crucial For Malaysia’s Future Prosperity -- Bursa CEO
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s future prosperity must be underpinned by wealth creation and asset ownership, with capital markets playing a key role in strengthening intergenerational financial resilience, said Bursa Malaysia Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Fad’l Mohamed.