Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Easing US Treasury Yields Boost Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Thursday as easing US Treasury yields improved risk appetite following the US Treasury’s announcement of increased buyback operations, an analyst said.

AmBank Group Expects FY2027 Loan Growth To Remain At 7-8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects its loan growth to remain at around seven per cent to eight per cent for the financial year 2027 (FY2027), supported by continued demand from mid-tier corporates and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Kossan Rubber's 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM64.47 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 20 (Bernama) -- Kossan Rubber Industries Bhd's net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) had more than doubled to RM64.47 million from RM31.15 million in 2Q 2025, supported by improved performance across its divisions.

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.

Malaysia GDP Can Grow Above 5 Pct In 2026, Expectation Not Overly Optimistic - Economist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Expectations for Malaysia’s economy to grow by more than five per cent in 2026 are not overly optimistic, given its strong first-half performance, resilient global trade and rising foreign direct investment (FDI), particularly in data centres, semiconductors and artificial intelligence (AI).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, weighed down by profit-taking following the previous session’s gains, amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainties.

Budget 2027 Seen Offering More Incentives To SMEs -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 is expected to offer more incentives to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) amid rising costs, supply chain disruptions and geopolitical uncertainties, said Affin Bank Bhd chief economist Alan Tan.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained positive at midday, supported by buying interest in selected heavyweights, particularly in the plantation, industrial products and services, as well as financial services sectors.

1H 2026 Economic Growth Proves Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient – Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's impressive economic growth in the first half of the year, which exceeded Bank Negara Malaysia's 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) projection of four to five per cent, demonstrates the resilience of the country's economy.

Budget 2027 To Focus On Economic Resilience, Protecting People's Well-being -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Budget 2027 will continue to focus on efforts to strengthen the nation’s economic resilience, protect the people’s well-being and implement measures to enhance fiscal sustainability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

EPF Registers 441,846 New Members In 1H 2026; Membership Rises To 18.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) registered 441,846 new members in the first six months ended June 30, 2026 (1H 2026), bringing total membership to close to 18.5 million.

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus To Remain Firm At 2.1 Pct Of GDP In 2026 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects Malaysia’s 2026 current account to remain firmly in surplus, maintaining a forecast at 2.1 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), compared with 1.6 per cent in 2025.