F&N 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM93.58 Mln On Lower Tax Expense

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit rose to RM93.58 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2026 (3Q FY2026) compared to RM84.82 million in the same period a year ago, arising from lower tax expense for the quarter.

JS-SEZ Master Plan To Be Launched This December -- Akmal Nasrullah

BATU PAHAT, 31 July (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the Annual Leaders' Retreat this December, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

Gold Futures End Lower In Line With Weaker COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on profit-taking following recent gains, in line with the weaker performance on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday.

Ringgit Ends Week Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week marginally higher against the US dollar following weaker-than-expected US economic data although sentiment towards the greenback remained firm, as expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September stayed intact.

MISC Secures Long-term LNG Carrier Charter Contract From Malaysia LNG

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd has been awarded a contract from Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG), the operator of Petronas liquefied natural gas (LNG) Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak, for a long-term charter of a newbuild 18,700 cubic metres (cbm) LNG carrier (LNGC).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Positive Global Data, Lower Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by positive global economic data, a dealer said.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM88 Mln In Distributions For Seven Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank Bhd, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM88 million for seven funds for the financial year ended July 31, 2026.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct In June On Lower Retail Fuel Inflation -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lower retail fuel inflation, particularly for RON97 and diesel, contributed to Malaysia’s headline inflation easing to 1.9 per cent in June, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

PAAB Raises RM720 Mln Blue Sukuk For Water Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has completed the issuance of RM720 million of blue sukuk through Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd under its existing RM2 billion Islamic Commercial Papers Programme.

ITMAX Secures RM120 Mln Smart Street Lighting Contract From DBKL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd has secures a RM120 million contract from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for the supply, installation and maintenance of smart street light systems across Kuala Lumpur.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Positive At Midday, In Line With Most Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by buying activities, in tandem with the stronger performance across most regional markets.