TH Should Bolster Its Sustainability, Protect Depositors’ Interests -- Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) needs to bolster its institutional sustainability to ensure that it is not only able to survive in the long term, but also has a strong governance structure, risk management and investment strategy to protect the interests of depositors. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weak US Labour Data

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Monday, weighed down by weaker-than-expected United States (US) labour market data, a dealer said.

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).

AM Best: Record Reinsurance Capital Tests Underwriting Discipline 

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Global reinsurers are facing increased pressure on pricing as strong earnings since 2023 have driven capital to record levels, raising questions over whether underwriting discipline can be maintained amid growing competition, according to a new report by AM Best.

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.

Sia Expands Australia Presence With Seven Consulting Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Sia, a global management consulting group, has expanded its international presence with the acquisition of Seven Consulting, an Australian management consulting firm.

Future-Ready, Trust-Centred Accountancy Profession Key To Malaysia's Competitiveness - MIA

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's accountancy profession must evolve into a future-ready, value-driven and trust-centred profession to strengthen the country's economic competitiveness amid rapid technological transformation and growing sustainability demands.