RON95 Subsidy Plan To Benefit Majority, Mitigate Inflationary Pressures - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The government's plan to reduce the price of RON95 petrol is widely seen as a positive step to ease living costs and support private consumption amid global economic uncertainties, said investment banks.

First Green Session Of The Week On Consumer Stock Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The consumer sector appears to be regaining its bullish momentum with notable names such as 99 SpeedMart, AEON, EcoShop, and Farm Fresh posting strong gains, which has resulted in the Kuala Lumpur Composite Index (KLCI) recording its first green session for the week.

Bursa Opens Higher, CI Breaches 1,530 On Trade, Sentiment Boost

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, with the benchmark index breaching the 1,530 level after three days of choppy trading, supported by optimism over US-China trade talks and improved domestic sentiment following recent policy announcements.

Ringgit Firmer Against US Dollar In Early Trade

 KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade on Thursday, supported by improved market sentiment following the latest fiscal support measures.

Implementation Of Tokenisation, Digital Assets To Be Inclusive -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to ensure that the implementation of tokenisation and digital assets is inclusive, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Govt To Announce Proactive Measures To Ensure Semiconductor Industry Remains Competitive -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government is set to announce several proactive measures at the ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025 tomorrow to ensure the country’s semiconductor industry remains competitive.

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.

Latest Fiscal Support Measures Positive For Consumer Sector -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The latest fiscal support measures announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim are expected to bolster Malaysia’s consumer sector by reinforcing near-term spending, particularly on essential goods and value-based retail, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Bursa Stages Rebound To Close At Intra-Day High On Late Bargain Hunting

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting of consumer-related stocks pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high on Wednesday, allowing the market to recover losses in the previous two sessions.

Malaysia Committed To Advancing ASEAN Semiconductor Supply Chain Framework - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia, through platforms such as the upcoming ASEAN Semiconductor Summit (ASEMIS) 2025, is determined to advance the ASEAN Framework for Integrated Semiconductor Supply Chain and strengthen the region’s role in ensuring global tech security.

RON95 Targeted Subsidies, Postponed Toll Hike Ensure Mobility Remains Accessible For Rakyat -- Carsome

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to implement targeted subsidies for RON95 and to freeze toll rate hikes across key highways will ensure mobility remains accessible and affordable for the rakyat, said Carsome Group chief business officer Aaron Kee today.

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.