Ringgit Strengthens On Expectations Of US Fed Rate Cut

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday as traders shied away from the greenback amid growing anticipation of an interest rate cut by the US Federal Reserve (Fed), said an analyst.

Gold Ends Lower After After US-driven Rally Fizzles

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) – Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, retreating from an overnight rally that was fuelled by investor uncertainty surrounding the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

Ringgit Slips Further vs Greenback On Continued Uncertainty About US Tariffs

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped further against the greenback on Thursday on continued uncertainty about US tariffs.

Bargain-hunting Activities Push Bursa Malaysia Higher At The Close

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended two days of losses to close higher on Thursday, tracking gains in the regional markets as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the recent sell-off.

Sabah To Acquire 25 Pct Equity In Petronas ZLNG Facility - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 17 (Bernama) --  The Sabah government, through SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd has signed a head of agreement (HoA) with Petronas LNG Sdn Bhd to acquire 25 per cent equity stake in the US$3.1 billion (RM13.17 billion) nearshore floating liquefied natural gas (ZLNG) facility in Sipitang.

Malaysia’s Real Estate Sector Records Steady Growth In 1H 2025 – Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate market recorded steady growth across key sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), supported by strong data centre investments, infrastructure development and resilient domestic demand, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

US Dollar Seen Weakening Over Next 12 Months, Ringgit, Asian Equities To Benefit - StanChart

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- A weakening US dollar is expected to continue benefiting the ringgit and Asian equities going forward, albeit with a volatile outlook in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025), according to Standard Chartered Bank.

Johor Bahru Residential Property Prices Surge On JS-SEZ Launch - JLL Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Residential property prices in Johor Bahru have surged in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven by stronger investor confidence for high-end properties following the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Increasing R&D Investment Key To High-income, Competitive Nation - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Increasing investment in research and development (R&D) is key to transforming Malaysia into a high-income and competitive nation, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

Eton Solutions Raises US$58 Mln Series C To Fuel AI Innovation, Global Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Eton Solutions, a United States (US)-based wealth management platform serving single- and multi-family offices, has announced the completion of its US$58 million Series C funding round, led by returning investor Navis Capital Partners. (US$1=RM4.23)

US Tariffs Could Drag ASEAN-5 GDP Growth To 1.5 Pct In 2026 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-5 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to fall to just three per cent in 2025 and as low as 1.5 per cent in 2026 if knock-on effects from the United States (US) tariffs continue, said Bloomberg Southeast Asia economist Dr Tamara Mast Henderson.

ASSAR Announces Final Dividend Of 3.0 Sen Per Unit

KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Sarawak (ASSAR) today announced a final dividend of 3.0 sen per unit for the financial year 2025.