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Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Petronas Dagangan Net Profit Rises To RM387.21 Mln In 2Q 2026, Declares 25 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s net profit rose to RM387.21 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM265.53 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Flat At Midday As Investors Assess Earnings And Corporate Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained flat at midday as investors stayed cautious amid the ongoing earnings season, closely monitoring earnings delivery, asset quality trends and the corporate outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, although trading is expected to remain cautious as the ongoing earnings season keeps investors selective, an analyst said.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, while concerns over developments in West Asia capped further upside, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at midday, in line with positive regional markets, amid improved global sentiment after the US Treasury announced it would at least double buyback sizes for long-term debt to curb rising yields.

Analysts See Stronger 2H FY2026 Performance For Petronas Chemicals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) is expected to deliver stronger performance in the second half of financial year 2026 (2H FY26), supported by higher plant utilisation following the completion of major turnarounds, analysts said.

TH Plantations Records Net Profit Of RM5.78 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd (THP) registered a net profit of RM5.78 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared with RM11.78 million in 2Q 2025. 

GTA Holdings Puts West Asia Expansion Plans On Hold, Exploring Other Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider GTA Holdings Bhd (GTA) has put its expansion plans in West Asia on hold amid ongoing tensions in the region.

Petronas Chemicals 2Q Net Profit At RM414 Mln Vs RM1.08 Bln Net Loss A Year Ago

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's (PCG) net profit surged to RM414 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from a net loss of RM1.08 billion in the same quarter a year earlier.

ACE Market-bound GTA Holdings Aims To Raise RM71.75 Mln From IPO

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- GTA Holdings Bhd, an aircraft engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services provider, aims to raise RM71.75 million from its initial public offering (IPO).