Malaysia’s Healthcare Sector Remains Positive Amid Ageing Population, Policy Changes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s healthcare sector is expected to remain on a steady growth path, backed by rising affluence and an ageing population, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

FBM KLCI Futures Open Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened mostly lower today.

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.

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).

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).

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.

FBM KLCI Futures Opens Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives opened lower today.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Ahead Of BNM Policy Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday with anticipation of a possible overnight policy rate (OPR) cut by Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting on July 9, 2025, said an analyst.

Malaysia Backs BRICS Call For Responsible AI Governance, ASEAN On Same Path - PM Anwar 

From Arul Rajoo Durar Raj

RIO DE JANEIRO, July 6 (Bernama) — Malaysia has welcomed the BRICS Statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance, voicing strong support for a vision of AI that serves development over domination, embeds ethics, reduces inequality and respects human dignity.

Bank Muamalat Advances Islamic Finance To Drive Socioeconomic Growth In Sabah

TAWAU, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad is advancing Islamic finance to drive socioeconomic development through various social finance initiatives, said its president and chief executive officer, Khairul Kamarudin.