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Malaysia Poised To Gain From AI Chip Upcycle -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is well positioned to benefit from the global artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor upcycle through advanced packaging, AI infrastructure, semiconductor equipment demand and ongoing supply-chain diversification, said Apex Securities Bhd.

IPPFA Maintains Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.6 Pct Despite Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- IPP Financial Advisers (IPPFA) has maintained its 2026 Malaysia gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.6 per cent despite global uncertainty, supported by resilient domestic demand, private investment and a gradual recovery in external trade.

More Than RM500 Mln Micro-financing Approved During May 15 To June 26 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (BERNAMA) -- The government has approved more than RM500 million in micro-financing, benefiting more than 30,000 entrepreneurs between May 15 and June 26, 2026, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Malaysia Needs Sovereign Cloud To Safeguard Critical Security And Personal Data -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia needs to set up a sovereign cloud to safeguard critical security and personal data while remaining open to global digital investments as Southeast Asia becomes increasingly dependent on critical digital technologies and infrastructure.

Banks Increasingly Require Firms Seeking Loans To Provide Sustainability Reports -- ESGright

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- It will be hugely advantageous for big companies as well as small and medium enterprises (SMES) to comply with sustainable reporting requirements so that they have access to capital and markets and retain their competitiveness.

IDS Should Lead Sabah's Logistics Masterplan Initiative, Says Expert

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah should be formally mandated to initiate the Sabah Integrated Logistics and Transport Masterplan to unlock the state’s key progress in logistics planning, said logistics expert Datuk Ramli Amir.

Malaysia To Repurpose Retiring Coal Plants Into RE Hubs - DPM Fadillah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to repurpose sites of retiring coal-fired power plants into renewable energy (RE) hubs and battery energy storage facilities under a proposed National Coal Site Repurposing Framework, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.

Malaysia Welcomes Understanding Between US, Iran – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has welcomed the understanding reached between the United States and Iran aimed at ending months of hostilities, while commending the role of Gulf countries, Türkiye, Pakistan and others in facilitating the memorandum of understanding.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against Greenback As US Rate Concerns Ease

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly firmer against the US dollar on Thursday as easing concerns over the United States' monetary policy outlook lifted sentiment following remarks by US Federal Reserve (Fed) officials on interest rates.

Khazanah Backs PAC Recommendations To Strengthen Airport Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd has welcomed the recommendations of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) and the continued strengthening of Malaysia's airport ecosystem.

Sarawak Govt Approves Appointment of Bintulu Port As Bintulu Port Operator

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state government has approved in principle the appointment of Bintulu Port Holdings Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Bintulu Port Sdn Bhd (BPSB) as the port operator of Bintulu Port pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Port Authorities Ordinance, 1961.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Fed Rate Hike Concerns Lift US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as expectations of a United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike continued to weigh on regional market sentiment.