Johor Plantations' Shares Slid By 5.85 Pct In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- Johor Plantations Group Bhd’s (JPG) share price fell 5.85 per cent in early trade on Wednesday, after registering a lower net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026).

KPJ Healthcare Shares Rise 3.97 Pct On 27 Pct Profit Jump

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd's shares rose 3.97 per cent in early trade on Wednesday after it reported a 27 per cent rise in net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026).

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar As Fed Rate Hike Expectations Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, supported by expectations that the possibility of a US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike at its September meeting has receded, an economist said.

KPJ Healthcare's 2Q FY2026 Net Profit Up By 27 Pct To RM103.92 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- KPJ Healthcare Bhd's net profit surged by 27 per cent for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) to RM103.92 million compared with RM82.06 million in the same quarter one year ago. 

Ringgit Extends Gains To Close Higher Vs Major, Regional Currencies

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against major and regional currencies on Tuesday, as declining expectations of a US Federal Reserve interest rate hike in September weighed on the greenback.

Dutch Lady 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM38.17 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Dutch Lady Milk Industries Bhd’s (DLMI) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM38.17 million versus RM23.39 million in 2Q 2025.

Indonesia’s External Debt Rises 4.4 Pct To US$453.4 Bln In Q2 2026 - BI

JAKARTA, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s external debt rose 4.4 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to US$453.4 billion (US$1=RM4.05) in the second quarter of 2026, driven by higher public external debt amid a slower contraction in private-sector debt.

THL Partners Makes Majority Investment In Queue-it

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- THL Partners (THL), a private equity firm investing in middle-market growth companies, has announced a definitive agreement for a majority investment in Queue-it, an online traffic orchestration solutions provider.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Weakness, Stronger Ringgit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, influenced by losses in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

AmBank Group's Net Profit Rises 0.8 Pct To RM520.23 Mln In 1Q FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) recorded net profit of RM520.23 million in the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (1Q FY2027), an increase of 0.8 per cent, as compared with RM516.18 million in the same period of FY2026.

Tunas Grow Synergy Turns Small-Scale Chilli Farm Into Thriving Business

By Nur Fatin Mohmad Kadenen

KULAI, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- In just two years, Tunas Grow Synergy Sdn Bhd has proven that success in chilli farming is attainable regardless of land size or business experience. 

Malaysia’s Jewellery Trade Hits RM12.13 Bln In 1h 2026 – MATRADE

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total jewellery trade grew 10 per cent to RM12.13 billion in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), sustaining the industry’s strong momentum following a record performance last year.