Datavault AI Joins Forces With Burke Products In Major Defence Tech Alliance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Datavault AI Inc, has announced a strategic partnership with Burke Products (Burke), a minority-owned Tier 1 supplier to Lockheed Martin, Raytheon Technologies, the United States (US) Department of Defense, and allied international forces.

IILM’s US$800 Mln Short-term Sukuk Oversubscribed 2.3 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) has reissued a total of US$800 million (US$1=RM4.23) in short-term sukuk across three tenors, with the offering oversubscribed by 2.3 times.

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking Gains In US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, in line with the stronger momentum in the United States COMEX gold market.

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of US Tariff Negotiation Deadline

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid a mixed performance in regional currencies, as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the United States (US) tariff negotiation deadline, an analyst said. 

Tariffs, Domestic And International Uncertainties Dominate Malaysia’s Shipping Sector In First Half Of 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s shipping industry navigated cautiously in the first half of 2025, as industry players assessed market conditions and challenges, operating in a complex environment that demanded a measured and deliberate strategy.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar In Early Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar in early trade, tracking US dollar softness as markets price in uncertainty ahead of the Aug 1 tariff decision by the United States (US).

Malaysia Will Not Bow To External Pressure That Undermines National Policy -- Anwar

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) --  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has stressed that Malaysia will not bow to pressure that could undermine national policies, including negotiations with the United States (US) related to tariffs.

Rate Cut To Spur Moderate Demand In Property Sector, Say Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The cut in the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will spur moderate demand for properties in general in the second half (2H) of this year while demand in the high-end segment will continue to be robust, analysts say.

Market Jitters To Set Tone For Ringgit Next Week, With RM4.24-RM4.26 Range Expected

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to hover around RM4.24 to RM4.26 next week amid mixed signals in the market.

Rubber Market Seen Trading Mixed Next Week Amid Continued Caution

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) --  The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed next week amid continued caution over US tariffs, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP Growth Estimate Of 4.5 Pct Beats Consensus, Shows Economic Resilience -- Economists

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s advance economic growth estimate of 4.5 per cent for the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) beats most analysts’ projections, demonstrating the country’s economic resilience.

Malaysia's Trade Up 4.8 Pct Y-o-Y To RM1.46 Trillion In 1H 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance remained firm in the first half of 2025 (1H2025), rising by 4.8 per cent to RM1.46 trillion compared to the corresponding period in 2024, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).