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Bursa Ends Lower As High US Yields, Tech Weakness...

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Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Aug 19 as elevated US Treasury yields and weakness in technology stocks weighed on sentiment, although gains in healthcare and telecommunications counters helped cushion...
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MPI Leads Bursa Losers As Market Breadth Stays Negative

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Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) topped Bursa Malaysia’s losers, sliding RM1.92 to RM46.10, as decliners continued to outnumber gainers in a broadly weaker market. Market breadth remained negative, with 701...
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Foreign Exchange Rates Aug 19, 2026

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The closing foreign exchange rates, sourced from Bank Negara Malaysia and recorded at 5pm on Aug 19, 2026, provide a comprehensive overview of currency fluctuations for the day. These rates,...
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Gold Rebounds From Tuesday’s Rout, Can It Hold Above...

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Gold regained ground on Wednesday as easing US Treasury yields offered some relief to the precious metal following a sharp sell-off in the previous session, with investors now turning...
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Stock Today: Kerjaya Prospek Dips Despite Building 31% ES...

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Shares in Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd edged lower in late afternoon trading on Wednesday after the construction group recently raised its stake in ACE Market-listed ES Sunlogy Bhd to...

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Aneka Jaringan Files Winding-Up Petition Against Ahmad Zaki Over...

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Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd, has filed a winding-up petition against Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd (AZSB) over an outstanding debt of RM5.93...
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IOI Properties’ Proposed REIT Gets SC Approval For REIT...

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IOI Properties Group Bhd has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s approval for the application by its proposed IRMSB, to conduct fund management in relation to asset management restricted to...
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S P Setia 1HFY26 Profit Down 15% To RM179...

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S P Setia Berhad announce its financial results for Q2 FY2026 delivering sales of RM864 million, with domestic developmentscontributing RM784 million representing 91% of the total sales, while international...

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Beijing Appreciates PM Anwar’s “One-China” Comment During Al Jazeera Interview

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China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed comments by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim reaffirming his stance on the "One-China" principle during a recent...
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Ranhill Utilities 4Q PAT Rises 17% To RM85 Million

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Ranhill Utilities Bhd recorded a 7.3% increase in revenue to RM657 million for the fourth quarter ended June 30, 2026 (4QFY2026), from RM612.5 million...
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Aneka Jaringan Files Winding-Up Petition Against Ahmad Zaki Over RM5.9 Million Debt

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Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary, Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd, has filed a winding-up petition against Ahmad Zaki Sdn Bhd (AZSB) over...
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IOI Properties’ Proposed REIT Gets SC Approval For REIT Fund Management License Application

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IOI Properties Group Bhd has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s approval for the application by its proposed IRMSB, to conduct fund management in relation...
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Infomina Acquiring 51% Stake In Cybersecurity Firm Blue Fortress For RM25 Million

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Infomina Bhd is acquiring a 51% stake in cybersecurity and digital trust solutions provider Blue Fortress Sdn Bhd (BFSB) for RM25.5 million as the...
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MKH Managing Director Tan Sri Datuk Chen Lok Loi Resigns Ahead Of Takeover Offer

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MKH Bhd managing director Tan Sri Datuk Eddy Chen Lok Loi has resigned from his position, effective Aug 19, 2026, ahead of the first...
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Gas Malaysia 2Q Profit Falls 27% On Lower Gas Prices, Higher Costs, Declares 5 sen Dividend

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Gas Malaysia Bhd’s profit before zakat and taxation fell 23.1% to RM101.9 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, from RM132.5 million...
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Perdana Petroleum Swings To RM8.3 Million 1H26 Loss As Workbarge Weakness Bites

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Perdana Petroleum Bhd swung into the red in the first half of 2026 (1H26), posting a loss after tax of RM8.3 million against a...

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MPOC Sees Palm Oil Price Staying Above RM4,600 In...

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Malaysia’s palm oil production rose 9.4% month-on-month (MoM) to 1.79 million tonnes in July...
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OCBC Sees Bank Negara Raising OPR To 3% In...

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OCBC said 2Q economic improvement in Malaysia was supported by stronger manufacturing, construction and...
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ASEAN-5 Growth Forecast To Moderate Slightly In 2026 To...

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Malaysia-Cambodia Business Mission Targets RM100 Million In Potential Trade

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Malaysia is targeting RM100 million in potential trade from a business mission to Cambodia...
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Manufacturing Capacity Utilisation Rises To 83.7% In 2Q26, DOSM

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Malaysia's manufacturing industry recorded a capacity utilisation rate of 83.7% in the second quarter...
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Automotive Outlook: OMV Policy And Chinese Brands Reshape Industry

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The total industry volume (TIV) of vehicle sales increased 8% month-on-month (MoM) and 3%...
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