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Malaysia's Headline Inflation Slows to Four-Month Low in July

Malaysia's headline consumer price index (CPI) rose 1.8% year over year in July, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia on Monday.The reading compared with the 1.9% expansion recorded in June, missing the Trading Economics forecast of 2.1%. It also marked the softest print in four months.The department attributed the slowdown to transport inflation, which decelerated to 1.4% from 2.8%.Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy items, also eased to 1.8% from 1.9% in the previous month.On a month-over-month basis, Malaysia's headline CPI remained flat for a second straight month.

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Asia

Malaysian Blue-Chip Index Ends in Red Despite Upbeat Q2 GDP Data; TSR Capital Shares Gain 5%

Malaysian shares end week in red despite a higher-than-expected GDP data in the second quarter. Investors could not find positive cues amid a mixed regional performance.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, shed 7.32 points to end 0.4% lower at 1,727.39.In economic news, Malaysia's economy expanded 6% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to final data released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia. The headline reading came in above the consensus market forecast of 5.8% tracked by Investing.com, compared with the 5.4% year-over-year growth recorded in the first quarter.Malaysia recorded a current account surplus of 10.8 billion ringgit in the second quarter, down from 15.2 billion ringgit in the preceding quarter due to a higher deficit in primary income and a weakening in the services account, the statistics department said.In corporate news, shares of TSR Capital (KLSE:TSRCAP) gained about 5% on close after its unit TSR Bina secured a 16.9 million Malaysian ringgit letter of award from MIE Industrial for site clearing and earthworks in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.Shares of Celcomdigi (KLSE:CDB) slid about 2% on Friday's close after it posted a decline in attributable profit for the second quarter ended June 30 to 398 million ringgit from 439 million ringgit a year prior.

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International

Malaysia's Current Account Surplus Shrinks in Q2

Malaysia recorded a current account surplus of 10.8 billion ringgit in the second quarter, down from 15.2 billion ringgit in the preceding quarter due to a higher deficit in primary income and a weakening in the services account, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia on Friday.The goods account posted net exports of 40.7 billion ringgit, up from 33.6 billion ringgit in the previous quarter.The financial account saw a higher net outflow of 27.0 billion ringgit compared with net inflows of 27.4 billion in the preceding quarter, mainly driven by outflows in portfolio investment and financial derivatives.Foreign direct investment recorded a net inflow of 7.4 billion ringgit, while direct investment abroad resulted in a net inflow of 0.4 billion ringgit. Malaysia's international reserves rose slightly to 537.0 billion ringgit at the end of the first quarter from 511.3 billion ringgit in the previous quarter, the data showed.

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International

Malaysia's GDP Growth Quickens to 6% in Q2

Malaysia's economy expanded 6% year-over-year in the second quarter of 2026, according to final data released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia on Friday.The headline reading came in above the consensus market forecast of 5.8% tracked by Investing.com, compared with the 5.4% year-over-year growth recorded in the first quarter.On a seasonally adjusted quarter-over-quarter basis, the economy grew 2.5%, following a stalled performance in the previous three-month period.

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Asia

Update: Market Chatter: ZUS Coffee Mulls Malaysia IPO to Raise MYR1 Billion

(Updates to add a ZUS Coffee representative's reply to' email seeking comment)ZUS Coffee is exploring an initial public offering of its Malaysian business to raise at least 1 billion ringgit, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.An IPO could take place on Bursa Malaysia as early as mid-2027, though discussions are ongoing and the timing and offering size remain subject to change.The IPO could value the coffee chain business at about 4 billion ringgit, according to the report.A ZUS Coffee representative, in an email reply to' query, said the company is focused on the region's growth and does not have news to share regarding a listing at the moment.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Market Chatter: ZUS Coffee Mulls Malaysia IPO to Raise MYR1 Billion

ZUS Coffee is exploring an initial public offering of its Malaysian business to raise at least 1 billion ringgit, Bloomberg News reported Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter.An IPO could take place on Bursa Malaysia as early as mid-2027, though discussions are ongoing and the timing and offering size remain subject to change.The IPO could value the coffee chain business at about 4 billion ringgit, according to the report.ZUS Coffee did not immediately respond to a request for comment from.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia

Malaysian Blue-Chip Index Ends in Red Despite Upbeat Construction Data; K-One Technology Shares Drop 3%

Malaysian shares erase gains to end in the red zone Thursday, despite a higher-than-expected construction data. The investors could not find positive cues amid a mixed regional performance.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, shed 6.90 points to end 0.4% lower at 1,734.71.In economic data, Malaysia's construction activity rose 8.8% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, picking up from an 8.5% increase in the first quarter, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia on Thursday. The latest reading far exceeded the Trading Economics forecast for a 4% growth.In corporate news, shares of K-One Technology (KLSE:K1) dropped over 3% on close after it proposed to undertake a capital reduction and repayment exercise to facilitate the distribution of a special dividend of up to 75 million ringgit to its shareholders.Whereas, shares of MN (KLSE:MNHLDG) unit, MN Power Transmission, secured a 71 million ringgit contract from Tenaga Nasional to set up a 132/33kV transmission intake substation in Cameron Highlands.Shares of Selangor Dredging (KLSE:SDRED) gained 1% on close after its unit SDB Subang Development has agreed with Hectare Square to extend the completion period for its land acquisition by another 12 months.

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International

Malaysia's Construction Activity Rises 8.8% in Q2

Malaysia's construction activity rose 8.8% year over year in the second quarter of 2026, picking up from an 8.5% increase in the first quarter, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia on Thursday.The latest reading far exceeded the Trading Economics forecast for a 4% growth.The performance was mainly driven by continued expansion in special trade activities and non-residential buildings, which grew 17.6% and 13.3%, respectively.Residential buildings increased 8.7%, while civil engineering activity rose 2.7%, data showed.

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Asia

Malaysian Index Turns Green as Retail Sales Rise; HE Group's Shares Rise 4%

Malaysian shares erase losses to end in the green zone midweek, after positive retail sales data.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, gained 10.15 points to end 0.6% higher at 1,741.61.Malaysia's retail trade sales increased 6.6% year over year to 72 billion Malaysian ringgit in June, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released on Wednesday. The growth pace was slower than the 7.2% expansion recorded in the previous month.In corporate news, shares of HE Group (KLSE:HEGROUP) gained over 4% on close after its unit Hexatech Engineering secured a letter of intent worth about 47 million ringgit to undertake electrical works for a data center in Johor, Malaysia.Shares of NEXG (KLSE:NEXG) gained about 2% on close after its unit Datasonic Global Technologies signed three memorandums of collaboration to pursue secure ID business in Bangladesh, Mauritius and Pakistan. The MOCs were signed with Galaxy Technology (Bangladesh), D3N, and Ultra Electronics Pakistan.

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International

Malaysia's Retail Sales Rise 6.6% in June

Malaysia's retail trade sales increased 6.6% year over year to 72 billion Malaysian ringgit in June, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released on Wednesday.The growth pace was slower than the 7.2% expansion recorded in the previous month.The sector's performance was driven primarily by retail sales in the motor vehicles sub-sector, which expanded by 14.9%, reaching 19.7 billion ringgit. Total wholesale and retail trade sales combined reached 168.5 billion ringgit, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 10.1%.

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Asia

Malaysian Blue Chip Index Ends in Red Amid Mixed Regional Performance

Malaysian shares extended losses to end in the red zone on Tuesday again, despite positive economic data. The investors could not find positive cues amid a mixed regional performance.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, shed 3.91 points to end 0.2% lower at 1,731.46.In economic news, Malaysia's unemployment rate held steady at 3% in June, according to data released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM). The reading was in line with Trading Economics' forecast of 3% and unchanged from May.Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 6.5 % year over year in June, according to data from the DOSM said. The pace of growth slowed from the 8.5% increase recorded in the previous month. It beat the consensus forecast of a 2% growth tracked by Trading Economics.Malaysia and Hong Kong will introduce a simplified framework for dual IPO listings next month, The Star reported Tuesday, citing Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook. The framework follows a July 23 memorandum between Malaysia's Securities Commission and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission that also expanded mutual recognition to ETFs and REITs.In corporate news, shares of HE Group (KLSE:HEGROUP) gained about 5% on close after its subsidiary, Hexatech Engineering, accepted a project to carry out the supply and installation of 275kV electrical works for a data center in Malaysia.

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Asia

Market Chatter: Malaysia, Hong Kong to Roll Out Simplified Framework for Dual IPO Listings

Malaysia and Hong Kong will introduce a simplified framework for dual IPO listings next month, The Star reported Tuesday, citing Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.The framework follows a July 23 memorandum between Malaysia's Securities Commission and Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission that also expanded mutual recognition to ETFs and REITs, according to the report.Loke said Bursa Malaysia's recognition by Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing as a recognised stock exchange would allow Malaysian-listed companies to seek secondary listings in Hong Kong. He said the new arrangements could give Malaysian companies broader access to Hong Kong's capital market and investor base, The Star said.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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International

Malaysia's Industrial Production Index Rises 6.5% in June

Malaysia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 6.5 % year over year in June, according to data from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) released on Tuesday.The pace of growth slowed from the 8.5% increase recorded in the previous month. It beat the consensus forecast of a 2% growth tracked by Trading Economics.The monthly performance was driven primarily by a 7.3% increase in the manufacturing sector and a 6.7% growth in electricity output, while mining output grew by 3.1%. Within manufacturing, output was supported by the production of computer, electronics & optical products, which sustained double-digit growth of 14.9%.

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International

Malaysia's Unemployment Rate Holds Steady at 3% in June

Malaysia's unemployment rate held steady at 3% in June, according to data released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia on Tuesday.The reading was in line with Trading Economics' forecast of 3% and unchanged from May.The number of unemployed persons rose 0.9% month over month, while total employment increased 0.01% to 16.8 million.The labour force grew 0.04% to 17.3 million, while the labour force participation rate remained unchanged at 70.9%.Employment growth continued to be led by the services sector, particularly transportation and storage, accommodation and food and beverage services, and wholesale and retail trade.

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Asia

Malaysian Blue-Chip Index Drops Bucking Regional Gains; Theta Edge's Shares Drop 3%

Malaysian shares extended losses to end in the red zone on Monday again, despite a positive performance of its peers.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, shed 0.38 points to end 0.02% lower at 1,735.37.Malaysia's palm oil inventories climbed to their highest level since February in July as production outpaced export demand, according to data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board. Stockpiles rose 3.3% from June to 2.63 million metric tons, marking the fifth straight monthly increase.In corporate news, shares of Theta Edge (KLSE:THETA) slid about 3% on close after its joint venture with Malaysian Resources announced plans to carry out a 3.03 billion turnkey contract for the Penang Mutiara Line light rail project.Shares of Jaya Tiasa (KLSE:JTIASA) gained about 2% on Monday's close after it reported July production of 85,414 metric tonnes of fresh fruit bunches. Crude palm oil production reached 19,741 metric tonnes, while palm kernel production totaled 4,421 metric tonnes. In the timber segment, log production came in at 9,114 cubic metres during the month.

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Asia

Market Chatter: Two Government-Linked Companies Preparing for Malaysia IPO: Malaka Chief Minister

Two state-linked companies in Melaka, Malaysia, are preparing to list on the Malaysian stock exchange soon, according to a report by Bernama, quoting Melaka Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ab Rauf Yusoh.Melaka ICT Holdings is assessing its readiness and organizational restructuring to prepare for its initial public offering, likely to take place in the first quarter of 2028.Yusoh said Syarikat Air Melaka is also undergoing a restructuring process and due diligence for a listing around the first quarter of 2029.(Market Chatter news is derived from conversations with market professionals globally. This information is believed to be from reliable sources but may include rumor and speculation. Accuracy is not guaranteed.)

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Asia Markets

Malaysian Blue-Chip Index Ticks Down; Tong Herr Resources Shares Surge 26%

The final trading day of the week in Malaysia ended in the red as geopolitical tensions at home and across the globe drove sentiment down.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, shed 1.40 points to end 0.08% lower at 1,735.75."[Malaysian] Prime Minister Anwar's Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition lost further ground in the Negri Sembilan state elections, following earlier losses in the Johor and Sabah state elections. This marks a sharp reversal from the 2023 state election, when PH emerged as the largest coalition. Prospects for an early federal election this year have receded further, but questions over the stability of the unity government persist. We continue to expect a sharpened policy focus on households and SMEs, as well as a more calibrated pace of fiscal consolidation. The fiscal deficit for 2026 could be revised up slightly by 0.1 percentage points to 3.6% of GDP, even as Petronas dividends for this year are likely to be raised by the end of August," BofA Global Research said in a note.In corporate news, shares of Tong Herr Resources (KLSE:TONGHER) jumped about 26% on close after it received a take-private proposal from its major shareholders Allrich Corp and Richard Holdings via a selective capital reduction and repayment exercise worth 2.55 ringgit per share.Meanwhile, shares of AWC (KLSE:AWC) gained over 3% after its Qudotech unit secured a 23.1 million-ringgit subcontract for plumbing, silo tank and internal sanitary works on a data center project.

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Asia

Malaysian Shares Snap Six-Day Winning Streak Mirroring Regional Performance; Theta Edge Rallies 29%

Malaysian shares erased gains of the previous six sessions to end in the red on Thursday. The sentiment was in line with a downbeat regional performance amid waning hopes of US-Iran peace negotiations.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, shed 11.02 points to end 0.6% lower at 1,737.15.In corporate news, shares of Theta Edge (KLSE:THETA) jumped 29% on today's close after its unincorporated joint venture company, MRCB-Theta JV, secured an order worth 3.03 billion ringgit from MRT.Whereas, shares of Heineken Malaysia's (KLSE:HEIM) slumped over 10% on close after it reported profit attributable to owners of 50.5 million ringgit in the second quarter, down 39% from 83 million ringgit a year earlier.Batu Kawan (KLSE:BKAWAN) unit Whitmore will acquire the remaining shares in MKH (KLSE:MKH), that it does not already own, through an unconditional mandatory takeover offer. The shares will be purchased at 2 ringgit per share, after the offer became unconditional. Batu Kawan's shares ended flat today.

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Asia

Malaysian Shares Mirro Regional Gains to Extend Six-Session Winning Streak;

Malaysian shares ended in the green on Wednesday, extending gains of the previous four sessions. The index closed higher in line with a positive regional performance.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, gained 15.51 points to end 0.9% higher at 1,748.17.In corporate news, shares of Gamuda (KLSE:GAMUDA) gained about 5% on Wednesday's close after its unit Gamuda Engineering secured a 1.71 billion ringgit contract to construct a hyperscale data center in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The project was awarded by a US-headquartered multinational technology companyWhereas, shares of Vestland (KLSE:VLB) dropped about 5% on close after it submitted an application to Bursa Malaysia Securities for the listing of new shares to be issued under the company's proposed private placement. The application was filed on Tuesday, a day after Vestland announced the fundraising proposal.Sarawak Plantation (KLSE:SWKPLNT) produced 31,898.3 metric tonnes of fresh fruit bunches in July, up 25% from 25,593.4 tonnes in June. Crude palm oil production increased 16% month on month to 7,429.31 tonnes, while palm kernel output rose 23% to 1,597.68 tonnes.

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Asia

Malaysian Shares Extend Five-Session Winning Streak Mirroring Regional Gains; GFM Services Rallies 5%

Malaysian shares ended in the green on Tuesday, extending gains of the previous three sessions. The index closed higher in line with a broadly positive regional performance.The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI, the main gauge of Malaysian stocks, gained 6.93 points to end 0.4% higher at 1,732.66.In corporate news, shares of GFM Services' (KLSE:GFM) jumped over 5% on Tuesday's close after its energy division secured additional release orders worth a total of 83.1 million ringgit for major turnaround work packages at the Pengerang Integrated Complex in Johor, Malaysia.Nestcon's (KLSE:NESTCON) subsidiary, Nestcon Builders, was awarded a contract worth 74.5 million ringgit by Exsim MX 4 for the construction of a 28-story apartment block in Selangor, Malaysia. Shares ended flat on Tuesday.Whereas, shares of AMS Advanced Material (KLSE:AMS), slid over 1% on close after its unit AMS Ecogreen received all necessary licences to begin its aluminium scrap metal business.

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