Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Higher In Line With Regional Gains

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, buoyed by gains in regional rubber futures and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Manufacturing Sales Hit RM177 Bln In June, Up 9.8 Pct Y-o-Y-- DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector’s sales value rose 9.8 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM177 billion in June 2026, higher than the 8.9 per cent increase recorded in May 2026 (RM172.7 billion), according to the Department of Statistics (DOSM).

IPI Up 6.5 Pct In June 2026, Continuing Positive Momentum Across All Sectors - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose by 6.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in June 2026, continuing the positive momentum across all sectors, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on bargain hunting after a recent slip, despite the cue from negative Wall Street.

Malaysia's Positive Economic Growth Reflects Country's Resilience – Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The preliminary estimate of Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP), which grew by 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, is a positive development that reflects the resilience of the country's economy amid an uncertain global environment, said an academic.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, taking cues from gains on Wall Street on Friday.

Japanese Cuisine To Boost Japan's Agricultural And Seafood Product Exports To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 9 (Bernama) -- Japanese cuisine, driven by demand for halal food products and rising consumer incomes, will boost exports of Japanese agricultural and seafood products to Malaysia, said Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) Kuala Lumpur managing director Koichi Takano.

Rubber Market Seen Range-bound Next Week On Geopolitical Uncertainty, Tariff Talks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain range-bound next week as geopolitical uncertainty and renewed tariff discussions weigh on global buying interest.

Nuenergy Secures RM44.5 Mln Data Centre-related Job In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Nuenergy Holdings Bhd (NHB) has accepted a letter of award (LoA) worth RM44.5 million from a construction and engineering company in China to undertake mechanical, electrical and plumbing works for the development of a consumer landing station building for a data centre in Johor.

Labuan Corporation Opens Up Five Strategic Assets For Leasing, Development

LABUAN, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The 18-hole Labuan International Golf Club (LIGC), which has hosted Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) championships co-sanctioned by the Asian Development Tour (ADT), is among five strategic assets being offered by Labuan Corporation for lease and development.

Fortegra Receives Ratings Upgrade From AM Best, KBRA Following Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Fortegra Group Inc (Fortegra), a global speciality insurer and part of DB Insurance Co Ltd, has received ratings upgrades from AM Best and KBRA following its acquisition by the South Korean insurer.

Stronger TH Performance Driven By Reforms From Implementation Of RCI Recommendations - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7  (Bernama) --  The stronger financial performance of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) at present is the result of institutional reforms implemented since its restructuring, including the implementation of 75 per cent of the recommendations made by the Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI), according to an economist.