KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Friday.

Ringgit Ends Week On Strong Footing As US Bond Market Concerns Weigh On US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a strong footing against the US dollar despite higher United States Treasury yields.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat On Renewed Global Bond Yields, Geopolitical Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended little changed on Friday, as investors remained cautious amid renewed pressure on global bond yields and geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Malaysia Airports' July International Passenger Traffic Up 9.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- International passenger traffic across Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd's Malaysian operations rose 9.3 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 4.5 million movements in July 2026, supported by the summer travel season across Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia.

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)

MMHE Records Surge In Net Profit To RM60.59 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Marine and Heavy Engineering Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM60.59 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared with RM10.05 million in 2Q 2025. 

Malaysia Targets Arm Collaboration Chips To Enter Production By 2030 - Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims for locally manufactured chips developed in collaboration with Arm Ltd to enter the production stage and be used in the country’s semiconductor supply chain by 2030, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

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.

LBS Bina Records Net Profit Of RM15.04 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd registered a net profit of RM15.04 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) compared with RM27.08 million in 2Q FY2025.

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.

My Steps Up Efforts To Attract Indonesian Business Events To Malaysia

JAKARTA, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is stepping up efforts to attract more business events from Indonesia to Malaysia through its Indonesia Roadshow 2026 in Surabaya and Jakarta, as part of efforts supporting Visit Malaysia 2026.