Construction Shares Up In Early Trade, Boosted By Major Projects Under 13MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Construction-related stocks on Bursa Malaysia increased in early trade today, boosted by projects planned by the government under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP).

Malaysia Hosts High-Level SDMX Workshop To Strengthen Regional Statistical Capacity

IPOH, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recently hosted International Workshop on Advanced Statistical Data and Metadata Exchange (SDMX) at the Malaysian Statistical Training Institute (ILSM) in Sungkai, Perak.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Regional Futures, Crude Oil Price Losses

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market has continued to end lower today, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

BNM: Headline Inflation Down To 1.1 Pct, Core Inflation Unchanged In June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation eased further to 1.1 per cent in June 2025 from 1.2 per cent in May, while core inflation remained unchanged at 1.8 per cent, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

MITI Continues To Strengthen State-level Initiatives Under NSS

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen state-level initiatives that align with national aspirations and provide a conducive environment for their implementation under the National Semiconductor Strategy (NSS).

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$120.61 Bln As Of End-June 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$120.61 billion (US$1= RM4.23) as of end-June 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.21 billion, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

14th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Sustainability And Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 14th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC) in 2025, continuing its commitment to advancing discussions on corporate governance and regulatory practices in Malaysia.

PT Bank CIMB Niaga Reports Consolidated Pre-Tax Profit Of IDR4.4 Trillion In 1H2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- PT Bank CIMB Niaga Tbk has reported an unaudited consolidated pre-tax profit of IDR4.4 trillion in the first half of 2025 ended June 30, 2025 (1H2025), translating to an earnings per share of IDR137.43

Ambiq Prices US$96 Mln IPO, Set To Debut On NYSE As “AMBQ”

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Ambiq Micro Inc (Ambiq) has announced the pricing of its upsized initial public offering (IPO) at US$24 per share, raising US$96 million before expenses. (US$1=RM4.23)

JS-SEZ Draws RM1.34 Bln From Five Singapore Firms - Onn Hafiz

JOHOR BAHRU, July 30 (Bernama) -- Johor has secured RM1.34 billion in investment commitments from five Singapore-based companies under the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Johor Menteri Besar Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi said.

Bursa Malaysia Shares Slip In Early Trade Due To Lower 2Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Stock exchange company Bursa Malaysia Bhd shares slip in early trade following a lower business performance recorded in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025).

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Decision 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was little changed against the US dollar on Wednesday morning as traders adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, which will be unfolding tonight, said an analyst.