Gold Futures Close Lower As US Dollar Strengthens

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday as the US dollar strengthened, analysts said.

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Tracks Regional Losses And Oil Decline

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures and a decline in crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bank Negara's International Reserves Rise To US$120.6 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to US$120.6 billion (US$1=RM4.20) as of June 30, 2025, up from US$119.9 billion recorded on June 13, 2025.

Over RM2.2 Mln In Subsidies Still Available Under i-MULA 50 Insurance Initiative, Says LIAM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- More than RM2.2 million in subsidies remain available under the i-MULA 50 Starter Pack programme for first-time insurance buyers, according to the Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM).

Ahmad's Fried Chicken Wants To Give Choices In Local Fast Food Market

By Ahmad Idzwan Arzmi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- When their online bakery business declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, a couple decided to pivot into the “fried chicken” business.

Westports Container Traffic Rises In 2Q, Receives Boost From Gemini Shipping Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s container volumes are estimated to be higher in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) compared to 0.6 per cent recorded in the 1Q 2025 due to the start of the Gemini Cooperation shipping alliance from Feb 1, 2025, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).

Maybank IB Expects BNM To Cut OPR By 25 Bps

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower its overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) at the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting to be held on July 9, 2025.

German Businesses Remain Confident In Malaysia Amid Global Uncertainties - MGCC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- A majority of German companies in Malaysia remained highly confident in the country’s business environment, according to the latest World Business Outlook Spring 2025 Survey.

Global Economy To Slowdown In 2H Due To US Tariff Impact -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The global economy is expected to face a slowdown in the second half (2H) of 2025 as tariffs imposed on the United States’ (US) trading partners have impacted all economic actors, according to CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd (CGS MY).

Kenanga IB Launches Structured Warrants Linked To Hang Seng Indices On Bursa Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd has launched a new suite of structured warrants on Bursa Malaysia today, offering Malaysian investors direct access to global markets through exposure to two of Hong Kong’s leading Hang Seng equity benchmarks.

Foreign Investors Post RM303 Mln Net Inflow On Bursa Malaysia Last Week 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors registered a net inflow for the second consecutive week of RM303 million on Bursa Malaysia -- the first time since mid-May 2025 -- nine times higher than the previous week’s inflow of RM33.2 million, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.