Hong Leong Financial Group FY2026 Net Profit Up 5.5 Pct To RM3.43 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Financial Group Bhd’s (HLFG) net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026) rose to RM3.43 billion, a 5.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) rise from RM3.25 billion, driven by improved performance across all businesses.

Supply For Medical Device Industry Remain Stable Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The supply outlook for the medical device industry remains stable amid the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

KLCC Property 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM204.42 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) --  KLCC Property Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) increased to RM204.42 million from RM200.45 million a year earlier.

IPPFA Raises Malaysia’s 2026 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Financial advisory firm IPPFA Sdn Bhd has raised Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2026 to 5.4 per cent from 4.6 per cent previously.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, supported by resilient domestic fundamentals, although cautious sentiment amid the ongoing earnings season might cap gains.

Asia-Pacific Region To Grow 4.2 Pct; AI Boom To Cushion Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Analytics expects growth across the Asia-Pacific region to moderate to 4.2 per cent this year from 4.3 per cent in 2025, before slowing further to 3.6 per cent next year, as higher prices and tighter policy weigh on demand.

Monsoon May Ease ‘Super El Nino’ Potential Impact On Palm Oil Output

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) – The upcoming monsoon season in December is expected to help mitigate the potential impact of a Super El Niño weather phenomenon on Malaysia’s palm oil production, said Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC) chief executive officer Belvinder Sron.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Amid 'Economic D-Day' Uncertainty

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.

Geohan Secures RM37 Mln High-rise Residential Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Geohan Corporation Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Geohan Sdn Bhd has secured a letter of award (LoA) for a RM37 million contract from Chin Hin Property (Segambut) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of Chin Hin Group Property Bhd.

Batu Kawan Posts RM653.16 Mln Net Loss In 3Q On RM1.62 Bln Impairment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) --Batu Kawan Bhd reported a net loss of RM653.16 million in the third quarter (3Q) of 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026, compared to a net profit of RM182.92 million from the same period a year earlier.

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.

Khazanah Deploys RM15 Bln Under GEAR-uP Initiative - Amirul Feisal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has deployed RM15 billion to date of its RM25 billion five-year domestic investment commitment under the Ministry of Finance’s GEAR-uP initiative.