CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, tracking weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices amid de-escalation in the West Asia conflict.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday.

PM Anwar's Directive On Foreign Restaurant Workers Shows Govt Listens To Industry Concerns - FMBA

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Business Associations (FMBA) has commended Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's directive to resolve outstanding foreign worker employment applications, with priority for the restaurant sector, within a month.

Oil Price Decline May Be Temporary Amid Uncertainty Over US-Iran Talks -- Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The sharp decline in global crude oil prices today may be temporary, as market sentiment remains highly sensitive to developments surrounding the proposed talks between the United States and Iran, an economist said.

Press Metal To Raise PMB Technology Stake To 58.8 Pct In RM464.95 Mln Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd plans to acquire a 35.6 per cent stake in PMB Technology Bhd for RM464.95 million in cash, raising its interest to a controlling 58.8 per cent from 23.2 per cent.

Detailed Study Needed To Assess Anti-competitive Practices On E-commerce Platforms -- Senator

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Low prices for goods offered on e-commerce platforms cannot be directly considered as predatory pricing or anti-competitive practices, said Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Senator Marhamah Rosli.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Major Currencies As US Treasury Yields Rise

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback and other major currencies on Monday, pressured by rising United States Treasury yields and renewed uncertainty over the path of US monetary policy.

Malaysia's Economic Growth May Exceed 5.0 Pct In 2026 - Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy could record another year of growth exceeding 5.0 per cent, supported by robust exports and resilient domestic spending, said MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

LYC Healthcare Faces Possible Trading Suspension Due To Delay In Submitting Annual Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) --  LYC Healthcare Bhd (LYC) faces a possible trading suspension after the company failed to submit its annual report that includes the annual audited financial statements together with the auditors' and directors' reports for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher On Late Buying In Selected Heavyweights

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher on Monday supported by late buying in selected large-cap stocks amid improving investor sentiment, despite lingering geopolitical uncertainties, an analyst said.

JS-SEZ Investment Blueprint Expected To Be Unveiled By Year-end - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The federal government is expected to unveil the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Investment Blueprint and Master Plan by the end of the year, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Malaysia Well-positioned Against Advanced Cyber Threats - Kaspersky

From K. Naveen Prabu

GUANGZHOU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well prepared to defend against advanced cyber threats targeting government institutions, according to global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky.