Malaysia's Total Trade Up 37.3 Pct To RM364.7 Bln In July 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s trade performance continued to strengthen in July 2026, growing by 37.3 per cent to RM364.7 billion from RM265.7 billion a year earlier, supported by sustained growth in both exports and imports.

SC Ready To Regulate TH Investments If Decided By Government

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The decision on whether the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will be given the role of regulating the fund management and investments of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) lies with the government, said SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Standard Fire Policies Cover EV-Related Fire Damage - PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Standard house owner and fire insurance policies in Malaysia cover specified perils, including fire damage, “regardless of the ignition source.”

SC Encourages Large Unlisted Firms To Pursue Dual Listings In Malaysia, Hong Kong

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) is identifying large unlisted Malaysian companies and encouraging them to consider dual listings in Malaysia and Hong Kong to broaden their access to international investors.

Templafy Launches Free AI Agent For PowerPoint Presentations

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Templafy, the agentic document generation platform, has launched the Templafy Agent Add-In, a free artificial intelligence (AI) agent that enables users to create, edit and review presentations without leaving PowerPoint.

Johor Plantations' Shares Slid By 5.85 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s (JPG) share price fell 5.85 per cent in early trade on Wednesday, after registering a lower net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026).

SC's Role Is Crucial In Overseeing TH Investments

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) — The role of the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) as it undertakes to oversee and assume a supervisory framework over the types of investments Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) makes in line with its policy of balancing returns, protecting capital and ensuring sufficient liquidity to fulfil its haj mandate is crucial, an academic said.

Dutch Lady 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM38.17 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd’s (DLMI) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM38.17 million versus RM23.39 million in 2Q 2025.

Johor Plantations Net Profit Slips To RM51 Mln In 2Q Due To Higher Sales Cost

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s (JPG) net profit fell to RM51.15 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) from RM75.20 million in the same period a year ago.

Chances Of Tabung Haji Recovering Full Al-Rawda Arbitration Award Balance Low - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The chances of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) recovering the entire outstanding 899 million Saudi riyal (1 Saudi riyal=RM1.09) arbitration award from Al-Rawda Real Estates Development & Project Management Co Ltd are slim, said an expert.

CelcomDigi Shares Up 4.57 Pct Despite Lower Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi Bhd’s share price rose 4.57 per cent in early trading on Monday, despite recording a lower net profit for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026).

AM Best Withdraws Zhibao Re Credit Ratings Amid Investor Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has withdrawn the credit ratings of Malaysia’s Zhibao Labuan Reinsurance Company Limited (Zhibao Re), as the company has chosen not to participate in AM Best’s interactive rating process for the time being, in light of an investor transition.