Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned lower at mid-morning, weighed down by selected heavyweights, particularly in the utilities, construction and financial services sectors.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Buying Interest Ahead Of National Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, with pre-Merdeka buying interest potentially providing further support ahead of the National Day celebrations.

TNB Delivers Resilient 1H 2026 Performance, Protecting Rakyat Amid West Asia Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) continued to demonstrate resilient performance for the first half of the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), reaffirming its ability to deliver reliable and secure electricity, strengthening national energy security and advancing Malaysia’s energy transition amid a dynamic global energy landscape.

TRM Labs Appoints Ziqing Ang To Lead APAC Policy Efforts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- TRM Labs (TRM), an artificial intelligence (AI)-focused provider of solutions for combating financial crime and national security threats, has appointed Ziqing Ang as Head of Policy, APAC.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed As Profit-taking Emerges Ahead of Long Weekend

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended mixed on Thursday, as investors took profit ahead of the long weekend.

EV Charging Technology Transfer Must Suit Local Needs – LINCHR

By Ng Che Yan

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Chinese smart charging solutions for new electric vehicles (EVs) are gaining a foothold in Malaysia as the country’s EV market is expected to accelerate over the next three to five years.

Bidgely Announces 2027 EmPOWER AI Conference Series

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bidgely, the pioneer of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy intelligence, has announced the 2027 calendar for its EmPOWER AI conference series, expanding its initiative to enable secure and insight-driven AI across the energy sector.

Double-digit Medical Claims Growth Set To Continue Near Term

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Double-digit medical claims growth is expected to persist in the near term following a 12.28 per cent rise in claims inflation in 2025, driven mainly by more insured individuals seeking treatment at private hospitals.

Business Outlook For 3Q Rebounds As Confidence Indicator Rises -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) --Businesses expect an improving business situation for the third quarter of 2026 (3Q 2026), with a positive confidence indicator of 5.9 per cent compared with a negative 1.8 per cent in 2Q 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Six Pct GDP Growth Boosts Investors' Confidence In Malaysia - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim described Malaysia’s second-quarter economic growth of six per cent as an outstanding achievement that strengthens investors’ confidence in the country.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Mixed At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned mixed at midday, with utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as industrial products and services counters continuing to provide support to the local bourse.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Ahead Of Potential Pre-Merdeka Buying Interest

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, with investors positioning for potential pre-Merdeka buying interest ahead of the upcoming National Day celebrations.