Construction Sector To See Data Centre Contracts Award Upswing In 2H -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s construction sector is forecast to see a data centre (DC) award cycle in the second half of the year, driven by multiple contract decisions on tenders submitted in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), according to Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Sianlon Aquatic Eyes Japan Market Expansion

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sianlon Aquatic Sdn Bhd, one of Malaysia’s leading ornamental fish breeders, is exploring new export prospects in the Japanese market following its participation in Expo 2025 Osaka.

Aik Cheong Brews Global Ambitions At Expo 2025 Osaka

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Expo 2025 Osaka serves as a strategic platform for Aik Cheong Coffee Roaster Sdn Bhd to strengthen its international presence and showcase Malaysia’s homegrown excellence on a world-class platform.

Malaysia’s Aerospace Industry Revenue Expected To Expand Up To 25 Pct This Year -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia’s aerospace industry revenue is projected to grow 20 to 25 per cent this year from RM25.1 billion (US$5.93 billion) in 2024, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz. 

CPO Futures End Lower As High Stock Levels Weigh On Market

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, as concerns over rising stocks weighed on sentiment following the release of the Malaysian Palm Oil Board’s (MPOB) latest data.

Gold Futures End Firmer Amid Global Trade Worries

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by a softer US dollar amidst the ongoing global trade tension.

FBM KLCI Futures Higher At Close

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday.

Manulife IM Expects Ringgit To Strengthen On Asian Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Global asset manager Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) expects the ringgit to strengthen against the US dollar in the second half of 2025 (2H2025), supported by gains in Asian markets.

Manulife Sees Possible Further OPR Cuts For Malaysia In 2H2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Manulife Investment Management (Manulife IM) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to reduce its Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) further in the second half of 2025 (2H2025) amid shifting global and domestic dynamics, supported by ongoing investor interest in the country’s bonds and currency market. 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

Construction Sector Top Target For ICS Threats In SEA - Kaspersky

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The construction industry in the Southeast Asia (SEA) region is expected to experience robust growth, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2 per cent from 2024 to 2028, according to Kaspersky.

Unit Price Index Of Steel Down In June 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded a decrease of between 1.0 per cent and 3.1 per cent in June 2025 compared to the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).