Net Fund Of RM42.17 Bln Disbursed To 1MDB Up To July 2025 For Debt Repayments, Company Commitments

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- A total net fund of RM42.17 billion has been channeled to 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) to finance its debt repayments and meet its commitments as of July 31, 2025, the Finance Ministry (MoF) said.

MR DIY Net Profit Rises To RM158.58 Mln In 2QFY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 13 (Bernama) -- MR DIY Group (M) Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2QFY2025) rose to RM158.58 million from RM155.21 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Steel Unit Price Index Slips 0.2-3.5 Pct in July 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The unit price index of steel recorded a slight decrease in July 2025, ranging from -0.2 per cent to -3.5 per cent as compared to the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

CPO Futures Close Higher On Slow Rise In Stock Levels, Strong Export Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, extending last week’s rally, supported by a slower-than-expected rise in stock levels and strong export performance, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Palm Oil Exports Increase 3.82 Pct; CPO Output Up 7.09 Pct In July -- MPOB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil exports increased by 3.82 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) to 1.30 million tonnes in July from 1.26 million tonnes in June, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Total Of 1,533 Furniture Projects Worth RM11.62 Bln Approved As Of March - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5  (Bernama) —  A total of 1,533 furniture projects have been approved with an investment value amounting to RM11.62 billion as of March this year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.

AIA Public Takaful Declares Record RM84 Mln Surplus Distribution

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- AIA Public Takaful Bhd has declared a record surplus of RM84 million to be distributed to eligible certificate holders for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2024 (FY2024).

Rubber Production Incentive Activated For July 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak for July 2025, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Malaysia’s Exporters Poised For Recovery As US Tariffs Ease - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The reduction in United States (US) import tariffs on Malaysian goods from 25 per cent to 19 per cent is expected to provide a timely boost for Malaysia’s export-oriented manufacturers, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weakness in the US COMEX gold market.

Jetro Supports Halal Market Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur office of the Japan External Trade Organisation (Jetro) is actively supporting Japanese companies in entering the growing halal market —Southeast Asia’s largest religious demographic and a rapidly expanding consumer segment.

FBM KLCI Futures End Lower In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, tracking losses from the underlying cash market.