Market

CPO Futures Rebound On Positive India Vegetable Oil Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

Ringgit Closes Almost Unchanged Vs US Dollar Ahead Of 2Q 2026 GDP Announcement Tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed almost unchanged against the US dollar ahead of Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) announcement for the second quarter tomorrow, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach after US inflation data came in within expectations, supporting the greenback.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday.

Corporate

Keyfield's Net Profit Lower At RM23.09 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Keyfield International Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) eased to RM23.09 million compared to RM66.36 million in the same period a year ago.

Maxis Appoints CEO Goh Seow Eng As Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Maxis Bhd has announced the appointment of its chief executive officer (CEO) Goh Seow Eng to its board of directors effective today.

Pharmaniaga 2Q 2026 Net Profit Rises To RM12.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM12.49 million from RM3.96 million a year earlier.