Month: August 2026
LPI Capital Bhd Reports 19.6% Drop in Q2 Net Profit as General Insurance Segment Earnings Weaken
LPI Capital Bhd reports 19.6% Q2 net profit decline to RM66.86M. General insurance segment weakens amid rising claims and pricing pressures in Malaysia.
Zimbabwe Lake Kariba Ferry Capsize Claims 44 Lives as Overcrowded RIDA Vessel Sinks in Rough Weather
Lake Kariba ferry disaster claims 44 lives in Zimbabwe. RIDA vessel capsized in rough weather, making it one of the deadliest inland waterway accidents in the region.
How Long-Term Investors Can Filter Market Noise and Protect Investment Fundamentals
Learn how long-term investors filter market noise and protect investment fundamentals. Master emotional discipline and focus on what truly matters.
Teen Dies After Disappearing Beneath River Surface in Gelang Patah Drowning Incident
15-year-old boy drowns in Gelang Patah river near Johor. Emergency responders recovered body after 4-hour search. River safety warning for swimmers.
Malaysia’s Shahmalarani Targets Asian Games Podium Finish in Aichi-Nagoya, Backed by World Championship Silver Pedigree
Malaysia’s C. Shahmalarani, 2024 World Championship silver medalist, aims for podium finish at 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya. Karate kumite below 50kg.
MACC Issues Arrest Warrants for Singaporean Poh Po Lian After Three Years of Failed Contact in Ongoing Corruption Probe
MACC issues arrest warrants for Singaporean Poh Po Lian after three years of failed contact in corruption investigation. Key witness sought across borders.
Ekovest and Iskandar Waterfront City Announce Director Resignations Linked to Lim Seong Hai Capital Commitments
Two Bursa Malaysia-listed companies announce director resignations linked to Lim Seong Hai Capital commitments on August 7, 2026. Details inside.
Why Malaysian SMEs Keep Getting Rejected by Banks — and Where to Find Real Financing Solutions
Malaysian SMEs face a 50.9% bank approval rate — micro-enterprises just 33.3%.
Royal Commission Finds Tabung Haji’s High Dividend Pressure Drove Billions in Risky Investment Losses, Dewan Rakyat Told
Royal Commission reveals how Tabung Haji’s pressure to pay high dividends drove billions in risky investment losses. 14 problematic deals exposed to parliament.
CAAM Issues 30-Day Mandatory Drug Testing Directive for All Malaysia-Based Airline Flight Crew and Cabin Crew
CAAM issues 30-day mandatory drug testing for all Malaysia-based airline flight and cabin crew. Learn about the new safety directive and compliance requirements.