Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher Amid Wall Street Gains, Positive Economic Data

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as hopes grew for a resolution of the West Asia conflict, coupled with positive domestic economic data.

ADE Secures US$100 Mln Financing From QNB Group To Accelerate Expansion, Strengthen Regional Position

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Asia Digital Engineering (ADE), the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) subsidiary of Capital A Bhd, has secured a US$100 million (US$1=RM3.95) financing facility from QNB Group, a financial institution in the Middle East and Africa.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback, Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar and major currencies on Friday, supported by easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and Malaysia’s improving macroeconomic outlook.

DRB-HICOM 1Q Net Profit More Than Doubles To RM45 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- DRB-HICOM Bhd’s net profit more than doubled to RM45 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q) from RM17.72 million in the same period last year.

MNRB FY2026 Profit Soars To RM545.39 Mln, Sets New Earnings Benchmark

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd’s net profit rose to RM545.39 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026) from RM394.25 million in the preceding year.

Labuan IBFC Inc, ASAS Collaborate On Islamic Finance Training

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Labuan IBFC Incorporated Sdn Bhd (Labuan IBFC Inc) has collaborated with the Association of Shariah Advisors in Islamic Finance Malaysia (ASAS) to host a knowledge-sharing session highlighting opportunities in Islamic finance.

TH Plantations’ Net Profit Eases To RM11.62 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s net profit eased by 9.49 per cent to RM11.62 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026) compared with RM12.84 million in the same period last year.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Regional Declines

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by declines in the regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar amid mixed developments surrounding the West Asia conflict, a dealer said.

Petron Turns To Net Loss Of RM35 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd turned to a net loss of RM35.04 million in the first quarter ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared with a net profit of RM81.03 million in the same quarter last year.

Petron Malaysia Begins Limited Refinery Operations Amid Port Dickson Jetty Repairs

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Petron Malaysia Refining and Marketing Bhd has started limited and intermittent refinery operations at its refinery in Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan, to process existing in-tank crude inventories in a move aimed at supporting product availability amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.

Thailand’s Asian Re Retains Good Credit Ratings - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good) of Thailand’s Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re).

Marquee Brands To Acquire Majority Stake In Roberto Cavalli

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Marquee Brands, the premier global brand management company, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire a majority interest in Roberto Cavalli through a strategic partnership with Dubai-based DAMAC Group.