Proton International Corp Aims For 6,000-unit Sales In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Proton Holdings Bhd’s international arm, Proton International Corporation Sdn Bhd (PICSB), is aiming for export sales of 6,000 vehicles this year.

Pet Food Supply In Malaysia Stable Despite Thai-Cambodia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ongoing tension between Thailand and Cambodia is unlikely to disrupt the supply of tuna-based pet food in Malaysia for now, although some industry players have raised concerns over rising costs and potential logistical challenges if the situation escalates.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session marginally higher, rising by 0.29 per cent, driven by buying interest in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in the financial services and industrial products and services sectors.

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.

Rubber Market Closes Higher, Tracking Shanghai Gains And Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market continued its upward trend, closing higher on Friday, supported by an increase in regional rubber futures, driven by a rise in the Shanghai rubber futures market and stable crude oil prices, a dealer stated.

Thailand-Cambodia Tensions Could Trigger Global Tuna, Pet Food Shortages

MOSCOW, July 25 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The escalating tensions between Thailand and Cambodia could cause a serious shortage of canned tuna due to Thailand's dominant position in this market, according to RIA Novosti's analysis of Thai Tuna Industry Association data.

Public Investment Bank Neutral On Plantation Sector, CPO Prices Expected To Remain Stable In 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral outlook on the plantation sector, with crude palm oil (CPO) prices projected to remain stable in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), trading within the RM4,000 to RM4,300 per tonne range.

Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports Remain Resilient, Grow At 15.7 Pct In 1H 2025 -- Tengku Zafrul

PETALING JAYA, July 24 (Bernama) --  Malaysia’s semiconductor exports remained resilient, growing 15.7 per cent in the first six months of this year alone (1H 2025), outpacing overall export growth of 3.8 per cent, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Gains At Midday As Fuel Price Assurance Boosts Consumer Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session in positive territory, supported by buying in selected counters, led by 99 SpeedMart, CIMB and Maybank.

ASEAN Economies To Maintain Growth Above 4 Pct Despite Global Challenges -- AMRO Economist

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- ASEAN economies are expected to maintain growth above four per cent despite a challenging global environment, with projections at 4.4 per cent in 2025 and 4.2 per cent in 2026, according to ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) chief economist Dong He.

Malaysia’s Economy Remains Resilient Amid Global Headwinds - AMRO

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to demonstrate resilience in 2025, underpinned by strong domestic demand, robust investment activity, and favourable labour market conditions, despite pressures from global trade tensions and policy uncertainty.