Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned red at mid-morning, weighed down by healthcare and utilities sectors.

Utilities, Transportation, Healthcare Draw RM230.2 Mln Net Inflows - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Utilities, transportation and logistics, and healthcare attracted combined net foreign inflows of RM230.2 million into Bursa Malaysia last week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

InterSystems To Highlight AI-Ready Healthcare At Bangkok Event

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- InterSystems will bring healthcare leaders from across Asia for InterSystems Asia READY 2026, focusing on how trusted data, interoperability and practical artificial intelligence (AI) can support smarter healthcare delivery and strengthen Thailand's position as a regional medical hub.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Resilient Domestic Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by resilient domestic demand, although trading is expected to remain cautious as the ongoing earnings season keeps investors selective, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, an analyst said.

NexG Welcomes Govt Decision Not To Acquire Datasonic Technologies 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 23 (Bernama) -- NexG Bhd and its subsidiary Datasonic Technologies Sdn Bhd (DTSB) have expressed their gratitude to the MADANI Government following its decision not to acquire DTSB.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week, with the benchmark index seen within the 1,725-1,750 range next week, an analyst said.

MATRADE's Cambodia Export Mission Surpasses Target To Record RM186 Mln In Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has recorded RM186 million in sales for its Export Acceleration Mission (EAM) to Cambodia, surpassing the initial target of RM100 million.

Malaysia To Host ICOPA 2030 In Kuching, First In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has clinched the hosting rights for the International Congress on Parasitology (ICOPA) 2030, which will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching, Sarawak, from Aug 18-23, 2030.

HAVI To Open Malaysia TechHUB In November, Its First In Asia-Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) — Global supply chain leader HAVI will open its TechHUB in Malaysia in November this year, one of only four such hubs worldwide and its first in Asia Pacific.

Maybank, SMF Partner To Accelerate Manufacturers' Growth Through JS-SEZ, ASEAN

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank and the Singapore Manufacturing Federation (SMF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand access to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) and support its development as a mutually beneficial proposition for both countries and the broader ASEAN region.

Gold Futures End Higher On Weaker US Dollar, Yield Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, buoyed by a weaker greenback and efforts by the United States Treasury Department to keep longer-term yields low.