Mongolian Mining Revenue Rises 69 Pct In 1H2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation (MMC), the largest producer and exporter of washed coking coal products in Mongolia, reported total revenue of approximately US$586.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026 (1H2026), up 69.0 per cent year-on-year from US$346.6 million. (US$1=RM4.04)

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds At Midday On Resilient Domestic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded at midday, with sentiment supported by Malaysia’s resilient domestic fundamentals.

Apex Securities Raises 2026 Malaysia Export Growth Forecast To 26.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd has raised its 2026 export forecast for Malaysia to 26.2 per cent from 16.3 per cent, underpinned by robust export growth in the first seven months of the year.

NexG Shares Rise 3.03 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd’s share price rose 3.03 per cent in the early trade on Friday, following the company’s clarification on the government’s request for an indicative price for the possible acquisition of its wholly owned subsidiary, Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB).

Research Houses Positive On FBM KLCI Expansion To 50 Constituents

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Research houses are positive on the expansion of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) from 30 to 50 constituents, believing that the move would provide broader market representation and greater sector diversification.

YTL Corp Shares Up 1.64 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) share price rose 1.64 per cent in the early trade on Friday, despite announcing a lower net profit for the financial year ended June 30, 2026 (FY2026).

NexG Clarifies RM7.5 Bln Indicative Price For Possible DTSB’s Acquisition By Govt

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd today clarified that the request for an indicative price for the possible acquisition of its wholly owned subsidiary, Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB), by the government was made by the Ministry of Finance (MOF) last month.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but eased slightly against the US dollar on Friday as investors turned cautious amid escalating tensions between the United States (US) and Iran, an economist said.

CPO Futures End Higher For Fourth Straight Session On Supply Concerns, Soybean Oil Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, extending gains for a fourth consecutive session.

NexG Assesses Datasonic Technologies Value At RM7.5 Bln 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd says its wholly owned subsidiary Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB), which is the provider of the MyKad national identity card, is currently valued at RM7.5 billion following the government's request for an indicative price.

Economist Backs Hybrid SST, Calls For Input Tax Credit Mechanism

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- An economist has backed the proposal for a hybrid sales and service tax (SST) system, saying the mechanism should incorporate input tax credits to reduce tax cascading.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, while concerns over developments in West Asia capped further upside, a dealer said.