BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$121.3 Bln as At July 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose to US$121.3 billion (US$1=RM4.218) as at July 31, 2025.

Paramount Expects Full Take-up For Embun Hills Project

BUKIT MERTAJAM, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Paramount Corp Bhd's unit, Paramount Property (Utara) Sdn Bhd is confident its newly-launched project here, Paramount Embun Hills, will be fully taken up, given the project’s strategic location and design. 

MRT Corp Targets Open Tender For Bridge Portion Of Penang LRT Line In October

GEORGE TOWN, July 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Rapid Transit Corporation Sdn Bhd (MRT Corp) is targeting to launch the open tender for the proposed bridge portion of Penang’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line project this October.

HLIB, RHB Maintain 'buy' Ratings On Pavilion REIT

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) and RHB Investment Bank Bhd have reiterated their “Buy” calls on Pavilion Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) following its second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q25) results.

Bridging Digital Divide Critical To Sabah’s Inclusive Logistics Growth

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Sabah’s logistics and trade sector can only thrive if efforts to digitalise are matched by strong support for small businesses and rural communities, a regional logistics expert said.

Malaysia Should Strengthen ASEAN Ties, Engage In Multilateral Cooperation To Counter Trade Pressures -- Experts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue to strengthen its intra-ASEAN trade relations and engage in multilateral partnerships, as this approach will reduce dependence on any single country and benefit all parties by minimising both trade and non-trade barriers, including tariffs and the movement of goods across borders.

Malaysia’s Healthcare Sector Remains Positive Amid Ageing Population, Policy Changes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s healthcare sector is expected to remain on a steady growth path, backed by rising affluence and an ageing population, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Ahmad's Fried Chicken Wants To Give Choices In Local Fast Food Market

By Ahmad Idzwan Arzmi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- When their online bakery business declined during the COVID-19 pandemic, a couple decided to pivot into the “fried chicken” business.

Malaysian SMEs Need To Adopt AI For ESG Compliance And Thrive In Future Economy -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need to embrace digital technology, especially artificial intelligence (AI), to meet the environmental, social and governance (ESG) expectations and thrive in the future economy, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

Fadillah Holds Meeting With Rosatom On Nuclear Energy Development

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

MOSCOW, June 27 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today held a meeting with Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom’s director-general Alexey Likhachev to discuss bilateral cooperation in nuclear energy. 

Gamuda Posts Higher 3Q Net Profit, Declares 10 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd recorded a higher net profit of RM671 million for the third quarter ended April 30, 2025 (3Q), up five per cent year-on-year, driven by stronger performance in its domestic construction projects.