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MARKET PULSE PM MAY 25, 2026 [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia’s 30-stock index closed lower on Monday as investors adopt a cautious stance ahead of domestic banks’ earnings performance this week.
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Allianz Malaysia posts RM227.35mil net profit in Q1
KUALA LUMPUR: Allianz Malaysia Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM227.35 million in the first quarter of its financial year ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 2026), compared to RM213.04…
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Topmix posts higher Q1 net profit of RM3.41mil, commits to 20pct dividend payout
JOHOR BAHRU: Decorative surface solutions provider Topmix Bhd (Topmix) kicked off the first quarter ended March 31, 2026, (Q1 2026) with an 11.5 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase in profit…
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IHH deploys strategies to tackle rising costs
KUALA LUMPUR: IHH Healthcare Bhd remains confident in its growth outlook despite rising medical cost pressures as the company implements efficiency-driven strategies and contingency measures to manage escalating medicine and…
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Aeon Bank appoints Mohammad Ridzuan as CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: Aeon Bank (M) Bhd has appointed Mohammad Ridzuan Abdul Aziz as the new chief executive officer effective May 22, 2026.
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DNeX launches AI-powered speech-to-text platform
KUALA LUMPUR: Dagang NeXchange Bhd (DNeX) has launched an artificial intelligence (AI) powered speech-to-text and productivity platform aimed at improving workplace collaboration by automating administrative tasks after meetings.
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ISP Group secures GreenRE certification across select properties
KUALA LUMPUR: ISP Group has secured GreenRE certification across a range of its industrial and workers’ accommodation properties, positioning itself among a limited number of Malaysian industrial developers with verified…
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MISC posts higher Q1 net profit of RM741.4mil
KUALA LUMPUR: MISC Bhd reported a higher net profit of RM741.4 million for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY26), compared with RM705.7 million in the corresponding quarter…
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Malaysia Smelting Corp climbs to record on fivefold profit surge
KUALA LUMPUR: Shares of Malaysia Smelting Corp Bhd surged to a record high today after the tin producer posted a more than five-fold jump in first-quarter earnings, driven by firmer…
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Sime Darby’s net profit jumps to RM654mil in Q3
KUALA LUMPUR: Sime Darby Bhd’s net profit more than tripled in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026, boosted by a one-off gain of RM434 million from the disposal of…
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HSBC opens new Premier Centre in Subang Jaya
KUALA LUMPUR: HSBC Malaysia has launched a new Premier Centre in Subang Jaya, marking its third such facility following earlier openings in Petaling Jaya and Puchong earlier this year.
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Axiata Q1 net profit jumps 71pct on stronger operations
KUALA LUMPUR: Axiata Group Bhd posted a strong start to financial year 2026, with net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY26) surging 71.3 per cent…
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Eckem aims to raise RM15mil from ACE Market debut
KUALA LUMPUR: Speciality industrial chemical solutions provider Eckem Holdings Bhd plans to raise RM15 million from its initial public offering (IPO) on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.
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MAG posts strong emissions cuts on efficiency, new aircraft rollout
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) is advancing its sustainability agenda with measurable progress across emissions reduction, fleet renewal, and workforce development, according to its 2025 Sustainability Report.
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SC launches social exchange platform; aims for accountability in charitable funding
KUALA LUMPUR: The launch of the Social Exchange platform by the Securities Commission (SC) will address public concerns related to charity fundraising and support social outcomes in a more organised…
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Farm Fresh shares rise on stronger FY26 earnings
KUALA LUMPUR: Farm Fresh Bhd shares rose in early trade on Monday after the group posted stronger earnings for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), driven by higher…
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Local investors extend buying streak on Bursa Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Local institutions continued their net buying streak on Bursa Malaysia for six consecutive weeks, with net inflows totalling RM572.9 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB Research).
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BPMB drives export expansion with over RM700mil in initiatives
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB) is accelerating Malaysia’s export ecosystem with more than RM700 million in strategic initiatives under its flagship BizConnect with Exporters Programme.
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CIMB Securities maintains ‘Hold’ on Muhibbah Engineering, lowers target price
KUALA LUMPUR: CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has cut its core profit forecasts for Muhibbah Engineering (M) Bhd for financial years 2026 to 2028 (FY26-FY28), after the company’s first-quarter (Q1 2026)…
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Toshifumi Suzuki, father of Japan’s convenience stores, dies at 93
TOKYO: Toshifumi Suzuki, the founder of Seven-Eleven Japan and widely regarded as the father of Japan's convenience store industry, died of heart failure on May 18, Seven & i Holdings…
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MARKET PULSE AM MAY 25, 2026 [WATCH]
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday despite the positive overnight performance on Wall Street.
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Huawei proposes new path for chip development amid US sanctions
SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China’s Huawei Technologies expects to design high-end chips by 2031 with transistor density equivalent to 1.4-nanometre processes, despite US sanctions that have made it hard for China to build…
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Stocks rise, oil and dollar slide on Middle East peace hopes
SINGAPORE: US stock futures rose on Monday while the dollar and oil prices slipped as the prospect of a deal to end the Iran war buoyed risk appetite although a…
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Hospital demand, expansion to lift IHH Q1, says CIMB Securities
KUALA LUMPUR: IHH Healthcare Bhd is expected to post higher revenue in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (Q1 FY26), driven by growing inpatient intensity and contributions from its…
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Petronas capex boost, firm oil prices signal OGSE upside
KUALA LUMPUR: A potential increase in Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) capital expenditure (capex) by 2027 could provide a fresh boost to Malaysia’s oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) sector,…
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Sarawak Plantation earnings seen sensitive to CPO price swings, says PublicInvest
KUALA LUMPUR: Sarawak Plantation Bhd is expected to remain highly sensitive to movements in crude palm oil (CPO) prices, with every RM100 change in CPO prices estimated to affect the…
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Ikea Malaysia keeps prices steady despite global cost pressures
KUALA LUMPUR: Ikea Malaysia is holding prices steady despite rising global cost pressures and is also brushing off competition from online marketplaces, betting on quality and affordability to sustain demand.
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Rising oil prices threaten to squeeze Malaysia’s construction sector as costs climb
KUALA LUMPUR: Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the rise in crude oil prices are expected to intensify cost pressures on Malaysia’s construction and property sectors over the…
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Which restaurants are offering 30pc off on foodpanda!
foodpanda has launched its new campaign, “Make Your Life Delicious”, running from 20th May to 11th June, bringing customers a wide range of savings across popular restaurants, reports…
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India, US discuss Middle East, trade as US cites progress on Iran conflict
NEW DELHI: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday, as the two sides discussed the Middle East, trade, visas, maritime security…
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Gold set to trade cautiously next week amid rising US yields, Middle East tensions
KUALA LUMPUR: Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week as United States Treasury yields continue to rise significantly amid ongoing tensions in the Middle…
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itel brings 180-day replacement warranty for feature phones this Eid
This Eid-ul-Azha, itel, the global technology empowerment brand, has introduced a 180-day replacement warranty for its feature phone customers. Under this new policy, customers purchasing any itel feature…
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Nissan unit scraps plan to make EV powertrains in UK
TOKYO: Nissan Motor subsidiary JATCO has scrapped its plan to make electric vehicle (EV) powertrains in Sunderland, Britain, in light of sluggish demand for Nissan’s EVs in Europe, the Nikkei…
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Sarawak ready to support Trans-Borneo railway project: Abang Johari
KUCHING: The Sarawak state government is ready to support the proposed Trans-Borneo Railway project to strengthen transportation connectivity and improve logistics efficiency in Sabah and Sarawak.
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Shein to buy apparel retailer Everlane
KUALA LUMPUR: US apparel brand Everlane said on Friday it had reached an agreement to be acquired by online retailer Shein, giving the fast-fashion company ownership of a brand known…
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EU must reform, consolidate, use joint debt to cope with spending needs
NICOSIA: European Union countries will face large bills for defence, energy and pensions in the next 15 years, the International Monetary Fund told EU finance ministers on Saturday, suggesting a…