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BNM To Keep OPR Unchanged At 2.75 Pct -- Economists

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting, supported by resilient external sector performance, moderate domestic demand and manageable inflationary risks, said economists.

Govt Revamping NCM Scheme For Automotive Industry, Targets Implementation Next Year

SERENDAH, July 7 (Bernama) --  The government is revamping the New Customised Incentive Mechanism (NCM) for the automotive industry, intending to implement it next year after completing consultations with the relevant ministries, agencies, and industry players.

Tamco-Hoymiles Partnership To Strengthen Malaysia’s Next-Generation Energy Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Leading power infrastructure solutions provider Tamco and global solar and energy storage innovator Hoymiles formed a strategic partnership today to support the development of Malaysia’s future energy infrastructure, bringing together global energy storage technologies with local industrial expertise. 

MCE Auto Hub To Advance Higher-Value Automotive Manufacturing In Malaysia

SERENDAH, July 7 (Bernama) -- MCE Holdings Bhd expects its newly launched MCE Auto Hub here to accelerate Malaysia’s transition towards higher-value automotive manufacturing by strengthening local capabilities in the design, engineering and production of advanced automotive electronics.

Momentum Technologies Unveils LIFEPODS Survival Capsules

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Momentum Technologies, a French deeptech company, has presented its LIFEPODS capsules at the 2026 editions of VivaTech and Eurosatory to address emerging security, climate and industrial challenges.

APAC Offshore Spending Remains Stable Post-West Asia Conflict

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Asia Pacific (APAC) offshore spending remains broadly stable post-West Asia conflict, with Southeast Asia (SEA) estimated to see a 12 per cent increase in greenfield capital expenditure (capex) to more than US$100 billion (US$1 = RM4.08), reflecting stronger prioritisation of new offshore developments, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) today.

Proxima Fusion Secures 411 Mln Euros To Advance Fusion Power

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Proxima Fusion has raised 411 million euros (US$468 million) in a financing round, valuing the company at 2.4 billion euros (US$2.7 billion) and making it Europe's best-funded fusion energy company. (US$1=RM4.08)

Ningbo Showcases Smart Manufacturing At Colombo Cultural Exchange

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The cultural exchange event, Encounter & Insight: Dialogue Between Ningbo, China and Colombo, Sri Lanka, brought together representatives from the two port cities to discuss integrated port-city development and bilateral economic and trade connectivity.

Gov't Focuses On Better Aid Delivery Amid Ageing Population Challenge - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The government is focusing on preventing exclusion errors, or eligible individuals being left out of assistance programmes, as part of preparations to address the challenges of an ageing population.

RNG Tech To Deploy Over 800 Massage Chairs In Malaysia, Four ASEAN Countries To Drive Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) --  RNG Tech Bhd aims to deploy more than 800 self-service massage chairs across Malaysia and four ASEAN countries this year as part of its expansion strategy after its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

TNB Supplies Power To 36 Data Centres Through 1Q 2026 - PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has supplied electricity to 36 operating data centres with a planned supply capacity of around 4.5 gigawatts (GW) through the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, according to the Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA).

Aztiq Promotes Three Executives To Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Aztiq, an investment company, has promoted David Olafsson, Danny Major and Eunsun Choi to Partner, recognising their significant contributions to the company's growth, investment activities and long-term value creation across the healthcare ecosystem.