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Economy
Malaysia’s Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Rise To RM170.5 Bln In July 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s wholesale and retail trade recorded sales of RM170.5 billion in July 2026, a nine per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y), said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Market
Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weak Regional Futures, Declining Oil Prices
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid Selling Pressure
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by continued selling pressure in most heavyweight counters in line with weaker regional performance amid surging oil prices due to ongoing US-Iran tensions.
FBM KLCI Futures Opens Lower
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Friday.
Corporate
Maybank Completes Acquisition Of Remaining Interest In Maybank Ageas
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has completed the proposed acquisition of the remaining 30.95 per cent interest in Maybank Ageas Holdings Bhd after signing a share purchase agreement with Ageas Insurance International NV (Ageas) on Sept 8, 2026.
Investment Banks Remain Positive On Plantation Counters Amid Higher Crude Oil Prices
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Plantation counters remained in focus as investment banks maintained a positive stance following a surge in Brent crude oil prices beyond US$100 per barrel amid renewed US-Iran tensions.
Rubber Glove Counters Rally On Expectations Of Firmer Selling Prices
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 (Bernama) -- Rubber glove counters dominated active trading in the morning session, with their share prices rallying amid rising crude oil prices.