Bursa Malaysia Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday but soon retreated, with profit-taking seen in industrial products and construction counters, despite Wall Street’s ending higher overnight.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major, ASEAN Currencies Ahead Of 2Q GDP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major and ASEAN currencies ahead of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) announcement for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) today, an economist said. 

CPO Futures Rebound On Positive India Vegetable Oil Demand Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, supported by a positive outlook on vegetable oil export demand to India.

Gold Futures End Lower On US Higher-for-longer Rate Concerns

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed by concerns that US interest rates could remain higher for longer despite softer-than-expected inflation data.

AirAsia Group Posts RM527 Mln Net Loss In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Group Bhd, formerly known as AirAsia X Bhd, posted a net loss of RM527.16 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026), mainly due to higher fuel expenses and foreign exchange losses.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Selling Pressure In Oil-related Counters Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note on Thursday, as selling pressure in oil-related counters weighed on the benchmark index following the rally in the previous session, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Softer Oil Prices, Firmer Ringgit

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended lower on Thursday, pressured by lower crude oil prices and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Malaysia’s Cocoa Grinding Rises 29 Pct to 90,849 Tonnes In 2Q 2026 - Barry Callebaut

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s cocoa industry is seeing signs of recovery, with cocoa grinding rising 29 per cent year-on-year to 90,849 tonnes in the second quarter of 2026, despite supply and price volatility over the past two years, said chocolate firm Barry Callebaut.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, weighed down by selling pressure in selected heavyweights, particularly the plantation, financial services and utility counters.

Malaysia’s Natural Rubber Production Jumps 31.5 Pct In June 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 31.5 per cent to 26,553 tonnes in June 2026 from 20,198 tonnes in May 2026.

Toyota Aims To Bolster 'Earning Power' Amid Tariff, West Asia Headwinds

NAGOYA (Japan), Aug 13 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Toyota Motor Corp.'s top executive vowed to strengthen its "earning power," with the industry facing headwinds from US tariffs and the prolonged conflict in the West Asia, Kyodo News reported.

VSTECS Shares Rise 3.42 Pct In Early Trade After Firmer 2Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- VSTECS Bhd’s share price rose 3.42 per cent in early trade today after the company announced its net profit for the second quarter of 2026.