Malaysia, Taiwan Trade Ties Remain Intact - APEX Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s bilateral trade relations with Taiwan are not expected to be materially affected by the latest development at this juncture, according to APEX Securities.

Petronas Chemicals' Shares Slid 2.66 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) --  Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's (PCG) share price slid 2.66 per cent in early trade on Thursday, despite announcing a higher net profit in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), yesterday.

Gradiant Scales US Operations With New Leadership, Offices And Contracts

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Gradiant, the water layer of the artificial intelligence (AI) economy, has expanded its United States (US) operations with the appointment of a new regional leader, three new offices, a new innovation centre and long-term services contracts.

Analysts See Stronger 2H FY2026 Performance For Petronas Chemicals

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PCG) is expected to deliver stronger performance in the second half of financial year 2026 (2H FY26), supported by higher plant utilisation following the completion of major turnarounds, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street Overnight Rebound

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, in line with positive regional markets, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rebound.

Gas Malaysia Second Quarter Net Profit Falls To RM72.52 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – Gas Malaysia Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) fell to RM72.52 million from RM99.12 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

TH Plantations Records Net Profit Of RM5.78 Mln In 2Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd (THP) registered a net profit of RM5.78 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) compared with RM11.78 million in 2Q 2025. 

SC Ready To Regulate TH Investments If Decided By Government

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The decision on whether the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will be given the role of regulating the fund management and investments of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) lies with the government, said SC chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

S P Setia Second Quarter Net Profit Eases To RM98.05 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- S P Setia Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM98.05 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, compared with RM99.80 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Elevated US Treasury Yields, Tech Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Wednesday, as elevated United States (US) Treasury yields and weakness in technology stocks weighed on investor sentiment, an analyst said.

Standard Fire Policies Cover EV-Related Fire Damage - PIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Standard house owner and fire insurance policies in Malaysia cover specified perils, including fire damage, “regardless of the ignition source.”

Malaysia-Cambodia Business Mission Targets RM100 Mln In Potential Trade

By Vijian Paramasivam

PHNOM PENH, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is targeting RM100 million in potential trade from its Export Acceleration Mission to Cambodia.