SD Guthrie 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM987 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd’s (Guthrie) net profit for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) ended June 30 jumped to RM987 million from RM505 million in 2Q 2025.

Manufacturing Sales Hit RM177 Bln In June, Up 9.8 Pct Y-o-Y-- DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 9.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM177 billion in June 2026, higher than the 8.9 per cent increase recorded in May 2026 (RM172.7 billion), according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

IPI Up 6.5 Pct In June 2026, Continuing Positive Momentum Across All Sectors - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 6.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2026, continuing the positive momentum across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Businesses, Public Play Vital Role In Strengthening Malaysia’s Energy Security Amid Geopolitical Tensions

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Businesses and the public have a vital role in supporting   Malaysia’s energy security, which has become increasingly important, as global geopolitical tensions continue to disrupt the energy landscape.

Malaysia’s Palm Oil Stockpiles Rise 3.32 Pct To 2.63 Mln Tonnes In July 2026 -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil stockpiles rose by 3.32 per cent, or 84,495 tonnes, to 2.63 million tonnes in July 2026 from 2.54 million tonnes a month earlier, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Sand Unit Price Index Rises 0.1 To 14.9 Pct Nationwide In July 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand increased in July 2026, ranging from 0.1 per cent to 14.9 per cent nationwide, compared to the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Expected To Stabilise By End-August – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the ringgit to stabilise by end-August as the US dollar gives back some of its earlier gains following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.

Malaysia Can Emerge As A Global Pioneer In Shariah-Compliant Digital Finance

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia possesses the necessary ingredients to be a global pioneer in Shariah-compliant digital finance, driven by the emergence of blockchain innovation and efforts to develop the world's first Shariah-compliant products within crypto banks, a global mobility entrepreneur said.

CPO Futures End Mixed Ahead Of MPOB July Report

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Friday as traders locked in profits ahead of the weekend and the release of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) July supply and demand report on August 10.

Airbus Says July Orders Increased 2.8 Times To 204 Aircraft

MOSCOW, Aug 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- European aerospace corporation Airbus received commercial orders for 204 aircraft in July, a 2.8-fold increase from June, the company said on Friday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

KWAP’s Dana Pemacu Invests RM51 Mln To Develop Local One-stop Nutraceutical Products Supplier, Brand Owner

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has invested RM51 million in 2025 into a one-stop nutraceutical products supplier and brand owner in Malaysia, in its effort to develop the nation’s private markets ecosystem via Dana Pemacu.

Jelawang Capital, Dana Perintis Channel RM588 Mln Into Malaysian Startups In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) – Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s (Khazanah) Jelawang Capital and the Retirement Fund Inc’s (KWAP) Dana Perintis anchored the venture stage, channelling RM588 million into startups across the consumer, digital, agritech and edtech sectors in 2025.