Thailand, Cambodia Have Agreed To A Ceasefire - PM Anwar

JITRA, July 25 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today said that Thailand and Cambodia had agreed to a ceasefire and to withdraw their troops from the border.

Ringgit Ends Lower Versus Greenback As Traders Await Tariff Clarity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday, as some investors locked in profits following recent gains, amid lingering uncertainty over the timing of potential Malaysia-United States (US) tariff discussions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Await US Tariff Outcome, Policy Clarity

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors pocketed some profit while adopting a wait-and-see stance amid ongoing negotiations between Malaysia and the United States to secure a 20 per cent tariff rate.

Tariff Uncertainty Clouds US Apparel Sourcing Decisions, Say Industry Experts

 NEW YORK, July 24 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Ongoing tariff uncertainty is putting pressure on US textile and apparel firms, as sourcing executives warn that the lack of clear trade rules is complicating supply chain planning, pricing strategies, and diversification efforts, Xinhua reported.

RM100 Cash Aid To Have RM3 Bln Retail Injection, Boost Consumption - Kenanga IB

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The targeted fiscal measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Wednesday are anticipated to enhance near-term consumption, especially for essential goods and household items, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Maxis Inks MoU With Aduna, Boosting Digital Business Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Maxis, Malaysia’s leading integrated telecommunications (telco) provider, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world's leading telco operators and Ericsson.

YelaoShr Becomes Licensed Franchise, Eyes 300 Centres Nationwide By 2028

PETALING JAYA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Education provider YelaoShr Education Group Sdn Bhd has officially transitioned into a licensed franchise under the name YelaoShr, with plans to expand its network to 300 centres across the country by 2028.

Wasco Empowers SMEs On ESG Readiness Ahead Of NSRF Rollout

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Wasco Bhd is taking early steps to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in its supply chain as Malaysia prepares for mandatory environmental, social and governance (ESG) disclosures under the National Sustainability Reporting Framework (NSRF).

Ringgit Extends Gains As Govt Initiatives, US-Japan Trade Deal Lift Sentiment

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Wednesday’s close, lifted by the latest fiscal support measures announced by the government as foreign funds flocked into the local equity market, said an analyst.

The local currency was also supported by optimism following the US-Japan trade deal which boosted Asian equity and foreign exchange markets across the board.

CGC Enhances Financing Features Under BizJamin MTC, BizJamin-i MTC Schemes To Support MTCs

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) --  Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has enhanced its financing feature under the BizJamin MTC and BizJamin-i MTC schemes, now allowing mid-tier companies (MTCs) to apply for financing amounts between RM1 million and RM5 million.

Analysts See Malaysia's Inflation Rate At Between Two And 2.2 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation for 2025 is projected at 2.0 per cent, supported by the “gradual and orderly implementation of fiscal retargeting measures and moderate demand-side pressures,” said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB). 

Malaysia's Inflation Rose Slower At 1.1 Pct In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.1 per cent in June 2025, with the index standing at 134.5 points compared to 133.0 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM).