Ringgit Steady Vs US Dollar as Investors Await Key US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against the US dollar at the close today as the United States’ (US) weak job numbers weighed on the greenback’s performance.

KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday.

Budget 2027: Economy Ministry Finalising Development Spending Proposals

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is finalising its development spending proposals for Budget 2027, with its findings and recommendations expected to be submitted to the Ministry of Finance by mid-August.

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 Ends Marginally Lower as Investors Stay On Sidelines

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday, as investors largely stayed on the sidelines and adopted a wait-and-see approach amid uncertainties over US monetary policy and geopolitical developments, an analyst said.

MITI Continues To Strengthen E&E Sector To Ensure Malaysia Remains Global Technology Supply Player

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to empower the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector to ensure Malaysia remains an important player in the global technology supply chain.

Sheng Long Invests RM140 Mln To Build Its First Aquaculture Food Factory In Taiping - Exco

 IPOH, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Agriculture and livestock-related company Sheng Long Aqua Technology (M) Sdn Bhd has invested RM140 million to build a new factory in Kamunting, Taiping.

Sand Unit Price Index Rises 0.1 To 14.9 Pct Nationwide In July 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of sand increased in July 2026, ranging from 0.1 per cent to 14.9 per cent nationwide, compared to the previous month, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday Amid Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday, amid profit-taking in plantation, utilities and industrial product sectors.

Ringgit Expected To Stabilise By End-August – Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects the ringgit to stabilise by end-August as the US dollar gives back some of its earlier gains following the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) decision to keep interest rates unchanged at its July meeting.

MRCB Shares Up 1.44 Pct On Cyberjaya Land Disposal Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd’s share price rose 1.44 per cent in the early session today after it announced an agreement to dispose of its Cyberjaya land.

Local Institutions Extend Net Buying Streak To Two Consecutive Weeks – MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia to two consecutive weeks, recording net inflows of RM451.1 million last week, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.