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.

KLK Posts RM1.34 Bln Net Loss In 3Q On RM1.62 Bln Impairment Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd (KLK) posted a net loss of RM1.34 billion in the third quarter of 2026 compared with a net profit of RM346.59 million in the same quarter a year ago after accounting for a RM1.62 billion impairment loss on investment in an overseas associate, United Kingdom-listed Synthomer plc.

Zetrix AI Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM269.25 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Zetrix AI Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM269.25 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), from RM199.15 million in the corresponding quarter last year.

WCE Holdings Expects Positive Cash Flow, To Breakeven By Fy2030

PETALING JAYA, Aug 25 (Bernama) -- West Coast Expressway (WCE) toll concessionaire, WCE Holdings Bhd expects to achieve positive cash flow and breakeven by financial year 2030 (FY2030)

Batu Kawan Posts RM653.16 Mln Net Loss In 3Q On RM1.62 Bln Impairment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) --Batu Kawan Bhd reported a net loss of RM653.16 million in the third quarter (3Q) of 2026, which ended on June 30, 2026, compared to a net profit of RM182.92 million from the same period a year earlier.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat As Market Awaits Earnings For Direction

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally lower on Monday as investors awaited further corporate earnings results for clearer market direction, an analyst said.

Bank Muamalat Opens New Branch In Kuala Selangor

SHAH ALAM,  Aug 24 (Bernama) --  Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad (Bank Muamalat) continues to expand access to Islamic banking services with the official opening of its Kuala Selangor branch today.

TH Governance Crucial, With Wider Implications For Domestic Market - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the governance of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is important from an economic perspective, taking into account the role and scale of the institution which manages the trust of more than 9.8 million depositors and holds a significant position as an institutional investor in the domestic economy.

Malaysian Pacific Industries’ AI-related Revenue To Exceed RM500 Mln Annually - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd’s (MPI) revenue is expected to exceed RM500 million annually by financial year 2027 (FY2027), driven by artificial intelligence (AI)-related products, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Flat At Midday As Investors Assess Earnings And Corporate Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained flat at midday as investors stayed cautious amid the ongoing earnings season, closely monitoring earnings delivery, asset quality trends and the corporate outlook.

Sarawak Plantation's Shares Up 4.62 Pct At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Sarawak Plantation’s share price rose 4.62 per cent at mid-morning, following its announcement of a higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026), recently.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Lower At Mid-Morning

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index turned red at mid-morning, weighed down by healthcare and utilities sectors.