Capital A, AirAsia X Agree To Extend AAAGL, AAB Cut Off Date To Aug 31

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd and AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) have mutually agreed to further extend the AirAsia Aviation Group Ltd (AAAGL) and AirAsia Bhd’s (AAB) cut-off date under both companies’ share sale and purchase agreements (SSPAs), respectively, from July 31, 2025 until Aug 31, 2025 or such other date as mutually agreed.

Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weakness in the US COMEX gold market.

YTL Hospitality REIT's FY2025 Net Profit Falls To RM148.56 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- YTL Hospitality Real Estate Investment Trust (YTL Hospitality REIT) posted a lower net profit of RM148.56 million for the financial year ended June 30, 2025 (FY2025), compared to RM178.0 million recorded in the previous year.

13MP Diversifies Strategies To Keep Malaysia Resilient While Promoting Prudent Spending - Economists

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad & Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been crafted with the core objectives of the MADANI Economy framework at its foundation while maintaining the flexibility to navigate both domestic and external uncertainties over the next five years, said an economist.

RM430 Bln Under 13MP To Boost Malaysia’s Construction, Infrastructure Sectors - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction and infrastructure sectors are set to benefit significantly from the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which allocates RM430 billion for development expenditure (DE) from 2026 to 2030, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bank Islam Appoints New Group CFO Effective Aug 1

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Islam Malaysia Bhd has appointed Siti Nur Huda Sufian as group chief financial officer (CFO) effective Aug 1, 2025 to succeed Azizan Abd Aziz.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, tracking losses from the underlying cash market.

BNM: Headline Inflation Down To 1.1 Pct, Core Inflation Unchanged In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June 2025 from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Govt Strengthens National Policies Via MADANI Economy Framework -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government has boldly and decisively shaped the direction of national policies through the formulation of a comprehensive framework known as the MADANI Economy that is based on sustainability, the people’s well-being, and governance with integrity.

13MP: Malaysia's Economic Prospects Influenced By Global Developments And Domestic Challenges

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The prospects for the country’s economic growth are closely linked to the global economic environment, which is expected to moderate during the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) period due to various current challenges, according to the 13MP Main Document 2026-2030, themed "Redefining Development."

14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

Palm Oil Exports To The US Rise 51.8 Pct To 93,000 Tonnes For January To May 2025 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports to the United States (US) increased by 51.8 per cent to 93,000 metric tonnes from January to May 2025, compared to 61,000 metric tonnes during the same period last year.