Global Air Cargo Demand Grows 3.9 Pct In July - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 31 (Bernama) -- Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres (CTK), grew 3.9 per cent in July from a year earlier, while international demand rose 4.7 per cent, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For August 2026 - MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for August 2026 in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak was not activated because cup lump rubber’s monthly average farm gate price was above RM3.00 per kilogramme (kg).

West Asia Crisis: Govt Monitoring Inflation To Avoid Cost Pressure On The People

KOTA BHARU, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The government is monitoring inflation movements due to developments in the West Asian crisis to ensure cost pressures from supply disruptions and rising commodity prices do not burden the people.

Ringgit Expected To Remain Well Supported Next Week Ahead Of BNM OPR Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain well supported next week ahead of Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Sept 3, with the central bank widely expected to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Gold Futures Expected To Hold Firm Next Week On Lower Rate-Hike Odds

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) --Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, with spot gold prices seen hovering around US$4,590 to US$4,610 per troy ounce amid reduced expectations of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike.

Rubber Market Expected To Remain Firm Next Week On Limited Supply

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is seen to remain firm with a slight upward bias next week, supported by expectations of limited supply of the commodity amid adverse weather conditions.

CPO Futures Likely To Maintain Bullish Bias Next Week On Tighter Supply Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to maintain a bullish bias next week, supported by firm fundamentals and expectations of tighter supply.

Yinson In Talks On Potential Privatisation At RM2.35 A Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd’s major shareholder, Yinson Legacy Sdn Bhd (YLSB), has engaged in preliminary discussions with MISC Bhd, the Employees Provident Fund (EPF), its affiliates and other stakeholders, regarding a potential proposal to privatise the company.

IOI Corp Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM1.68 Bln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd’s (IOI Corp) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) rose to RM1.68 billion from RM1.52 billion a year earlier, mainly supported by higher profit from its resource-based manufacturing and plantation segments.

CPO Futures Rebound To Close Higher On El Nino Concerns

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Friday, supported by expectations of weaker output in the medium term amid concerns over the El Nino weather pattern.

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of Fed Chair’s Jackson Hole Remarks

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the greenback and major currencies on Friday ahead of US Federal Reserve (Fed) Chair Kevin Warsh’s speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium.

Petronas Posts Resilient Half-Year Results, Remains Steadfast In Safeguarding Energy Security 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- For the first half of the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) recorded modest net profit and revenue that reflected disciplined execution, operational reliability and commercial excellence amid a challenging macro environment.