Local Retailers Extend Purchases For Two Consecutive Weeks - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Local retailers continued their net buying activities, resulting in a two-week consecutive streak of purchases on Bursa Malaysia, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd said today.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week on a higher note as bargain hunting continued following the heavy sell-off earlier this week, an analyst said. 

Malaysia 2Q GDP Forecast To Expand 4.5 Pct, Fuelled By Robust Domestic Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.5 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) based on advance gross domestic product (GDP) estimates, slightly outpacing previous quarter’s 4.4 per cent.

Lantronix Unveils Game-Changing 5G Router, Pushing Boundaries In Industrial IoT

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc, a global provider of compute and connectivity Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has launched its rugged, industrial-grade 5G router, the NTC-500 Series, aimed at enhancing enterprise mobility and wireless infrastructure.

Bargain-hunting Activities Push Bursa Malaysia Higher At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended two days of losses to close higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the regional markets as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the recent sell-off.

Malaysia’s Real Estate Sector Records Steady Growth In 1H 2025 – Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate market recorded steady growth across key sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), supported by strong data centre investments, infrastructure development and resilient domestic demand, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

SEKO Logistics Opens New Singapore Hub To Power Regional Fulfilment, Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- SEKO Logistics (SEKO) has relocated its Singapore corporate office and warehouse to a new 8,000-square-foot facility in the Changi Free Trade Zone, a move that supports the company’s Asia Pacific growth strategy.

Maybank IB Expects BNM To Maintain OPR Rate At 2.75 Pct Until Year-end

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent for the rest of the year after the 25 basis points reduction on July 9.

FPT Elevates Status As Databricks Select Tier Partner, Cementing Regional AI Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- FPT has officially secured the Select Tier Partner designation from Databricks, marking a significant milestone in its expansion within the data and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem.

CelcomDigi Retail Revamp Boosts Productivity By Over 20 Pct Post-Merger

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (BERNAMA) -- CelcomDigi Bhd has recorded a more than 20 per cent increase in productivity across its newly conceptualised retail outlets, following a major revamp aimed at delivering a more immersive and digitally driven customer experience.

Botanee Group Leads Chinese Beauty Industry Push At China-Thailand Cultural Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The "Mountains and Seas Spirits · Yu Garden Lantern Festival – 2025 China-Thailand Cultural Month" officially commenced at ICONSIAM, Bangkok, marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand.