Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low Despite Growing Optimism Over 13MP Announcement

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at its intraday low on Thursday, tracking weaker regional sentiment despite optimism on Malaysia’s strategic policy vision under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement.

Public Mutual Declares Distribution Of Over RM90 Mln For Seven funds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Public Mutual has declared distributions amounting to more than RM90 million for seven funds as at July 31, 2025.

Reforming Semiconductor Industry, Revitalising Global Services Among 13MP Focus Areas

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Efforts to reform the local semiconductor industry and revitalise the high-value global services sector are among the main focuses of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as part of broader measures to strengthen the country’s economic diversification.

Axis-REIT Posts Higher 2Q Net Profit Of RM46.95 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM46.95 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared with RM38.95 million in the same period last year.

UEM Sunrise Completes RM500 Mln Islamic Medium-term Notes Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- UEM Sunrise Bhd has completed the issuance of Islamic medium-term notes (IMTNs) worth RM500 million under its existing IMTN programme.

Late Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close At Intraday High

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia languished in the red for most of the day but managed to eke out paltry gains to settle at an intraday high on Wednesday due to late buying interest in selected heavyweights led by industrial products and financial services sectors.

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.

Paramount To Acquire 28 Pct Stake In Singapore's Envictus International For RM126.32 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Paramount Corporation Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Venice Concepts Sdn Bhd, has proposed to acquire a 28 per cent equity interest in Envictus International Holdings Ltd from JAG Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd for S$38.33 million (RM126.32 million).

Semiconductor Sector To Benefit From Supply Chain Focus In 13MP – Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s role in the global supply chain.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

Bursa Pares Gains To Close Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US Tariff Deadline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to close lower on Monday, as investors adopted a more cautious posture ahead of the US tariff negotiation deadline on Aug 1.

10,000 Local Engineers To Be Trained Under Arm's 10-Year Semiconductor Programme — Amirudin

SUBANG JAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 10,000 local engineers are expected to be trained in the semiconductor field through a training programme by the United Kingdom’s semiconductor design firm, Arm, over 10 years, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.