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KOTA KINABALU, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Sabah's total trade stood at RM105.5 billion in 2025, remaining above the RM100 billion mark for a fourth consecutive year despite global economic uncertainties, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) has appointed Datuk Badrul Hisham Mohd as its director-general, effective Aug 3, 2026, succeeding Datuk Ahmad Parveez Ghulam Kadir, who has retired.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon, weighed down by mild selling in selected heavyweights, said an analyst.
At 3.01 pm, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) eased 2.73 points to 1,722.17 from last Friday’s close of 1,724.90.
The benchmark index opened 0.36 of a point higher at 1,725.26.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) – As Southeast Asia accelerates the adoption of green building standards and upgrades its manufacturing base, demand for energy-saving and efficiency-enhancing technologies in the construction and industrial sectors continues to grow, creating new opportunities for Chinese building materials companies to expand across the region.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday due to profit-taking in selected heavyweights led by Petronas Chemicals, CelcomDigi and Tenaga Nasional, which was in line with the weakness in most regional peers despite news of a resumption of West Asia peace talks.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased further in line with regional markets at mid-morning amid the latest developments in the West Asia conflict.
At 11.01 am, the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was 0.94 point lower to 1,723.96 from last Friday’s close of 1,724.90.
The benchmark index opened 0.36 point higher at 1,725.26.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net-buying after the previous week of net-selling, recording RM11.1 million in net inflows, MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Monday but retreated thereafter as investors traded cautiously amid intermittent profit-taking.
TAWAU, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The acquisition of two new quay cranes worth RM70 million for Tawau Port is expected to boost port efficiency and strengthen its role as a key maritime gateway on Sabah’s east coast.
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Consumer spending across the retail and food and beverage (F&B) sectors, particularly among small and medium enterprises (SMEs), is expected to gain momentum from higher visitor arrivals and stronger demand generated by Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Racing a sports car can deliver an adrenaline rush, but for Admi Shahrul Ahmad Saffian, helping others master these high-performance vehicles gives him a sense of excitement and a passion that has become even more rewarding.
JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is identifying a pilot project to address challenges arising from Malaysia's ageing population, with plans to roll it out next year.
