FatHopes Energy-PVOIL To Set Up Vietnam’s Used Cooking Oil Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- FatHopes Energy Sdn Bhd has entered into a strategic partnership with PetroVietnam Oil (PVOIL) to establish Vietnam’s first nationwide used cooking oil collection ecosystem, marking a milestone for Southeast Asia’s clean energy transition.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index remained lower at mid-morning, weighed down by selected heavyweights, led by plantation, financial and industrial product counters.

HLIB Expects Malaysia's 2Q GDP To Expand 5.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) is expected to grow by 5.9 per cent, underpinned by stronger manufacturing and mining sectors.

VentureTECH Invests RM28 Mln In Three Bumiputera Tech Firms To Drive Innovation

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million in three bumiputera-led high-growth, high-value technology (tech) companies to accelerate innovation in industrial automation, healthcare and digital inclusion.

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.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower on Thursday. 

Bursa Malaysia Retreats After Opening Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, but retreated thereafter, amid profit-taking after yesterday’s gain, despite Wall Street ending mostly higher overnight.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar on Thursday, amid a moderation in the highly anticipated US consumer price index (CPI).

NUR Power Recognised At National Energy Awards 2026 For Renewable Energy Enabler Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- NUR Power has been recognised at the National Energy Awards (NEA) 2026, securing a runner-up place in the Special Submission-Renewable Energy (RE) Enabler Technology category for its pioneering Pilot Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at NUR Power’s West Substation in Kulim Hi-Tech Park.

Binasat's Unit To Receive RM32.19 Mln Refund After Empire City SPA Termination

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Binasat Communications Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Binasat Digital Sdn Bhd (BDSB) will receive RM32.19 million from Cosmopolitan Avenue Sdn Bhd (CASB) following the mutual termination of the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) for Empire City.

CPO Futures End Lower On Profit-taking, Weaker Related Oils

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, weighed by profit-taking and weakness in related vegetable oils.

Gold Futures End Higher On Global Fiscal Concerns

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Tuesday, against a broader backdrop of global fiscal concerns, rising government debt burdens and persistent questions over the long-term credibility of sovereign balance sheets.