MISC's Net Profit Surges To RM1.15 Bln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd’s net profit has more than doubled to RM1.15 billion in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) from RM464.40 million in the same period last year.

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Thursday, supported by mild buying interest after recent gains, although a stronger greenback limited further upside, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Up Against Greenback On Softer US Treasury Yields Ahead Of Jackson Hole Meeting

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the greenback on Wednesday, supported by softer US Treasury yields ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) Jackson Hole symposium.

Rubber Market Ends Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The rubber market closed higher on Wednesday as concerns over supply disruptions stemming from El Nino and resilient demand from the United States automotive sector supported market sentiment, said a dealer.

UOB Malaysia Completes Malaysia's First Brokered MYOR-based Interbank Transaction With RHB, Maybank 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- UOB Malaysia, RHB Banking Group (RHB) and Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) have successfully executed the first Malaysia Overnight Rate (MYOR)-based three-month interbank money market transaction, incorporating a two-day lookback calculation convention. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar As US Treasury Yields Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Wednesday, supported by a softer greenback and easing US Treasury yields, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against Greenback Amid 'Economic D-Day' Uncertainty

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the greenback on Monday as the threat of an “economic D-Day” on Iran, policy risks ahead of the Jackson Hole symposium and continued instability in the US Treasury market spurred caution.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Strength

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Other Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Monday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, an analyst said.

Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After This Week's Strong Rally

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week following its strong rally over the last six trading days.

Ringgit Ends Week On Strong Footing As US Bond Market Concerns Weigh On US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a strong footing against the US dollar despite higher United States Treasury yields.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.