Proton Targets 200,000 Sales In 2026 As xEV Share Reaches 17 Pct

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd expects its total vehicle sales to reach 200,000 units in 2026, which will mark its highest annual sales performance in 15 years, following a strong first-half (1H) performance.

Kuala Lumpur Kepong Shares Down 0.45 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd’s (KLK) share price slid 0.45 per cent in early trade today, following a recent third-quarter (3Q FY2026) net loss for the current financial year.

Petronas Dagangan's Share Price Up 1.60 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd’s share price rose 1.60 per cent in early trade on Wednesday after the company posted a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026).

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 Airlines To Maintain Growth Despite Cost Headwinds - S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific airlines are strengthening their defences against industry headwinds by continuing to invest heavily in fuel-efficient aircraft, supported by long-term demand prospects, lower debt following the pandemic and a diverse funding mix, S&P Global Ratings said.

Sime Darby Property 1H 2026 AUM Reaches RM5 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s assets under management (AUM) have grown to RM5 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026) as the property developer continues to scale its recurring income portfolio while maintaining a resilient balance sheet.

Zetrix AI Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM269.25 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM269.25 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), from RM199.15 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

Sime Darby Property's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM322.03 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s net profit rose to RM322.03 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared to RM143.54 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Trang, Malay Chamber Of Commerce Kedah Chapter Organise Networking Event

ALOR SETAR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) Kedah and the Trang Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Thailand, have organised a business matching and networking programme (B2B) to strengthen the cross-border economy, particularly in the tourism and halal industries.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat As Market Awaits Earnings For Direction

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday as investors awaited further corporate earnings results for clearer market direction, an analyst said.

Khazanah Seeks More Startups To Scale Via Dana Impak After Skyechip Success

By Karina Imran & Nabilah Saleh

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has seen strong participation from venture capital players in SkyeChip Bhd’s growth and hopes more Malaysian start-ups will take similar steps to scale and tap funding opportunities under its Dana Impak programme.

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.