Orkim To Buy Oil & Chemical Tanker For RM94.88 Mln, Expands Fleet To 20 Vessels

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Orkim Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Orkim Ambition Sdn Bhd, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with ALLContinents International Shipping Ltd for the proposed acquisition of an IMO Type II oil/chemical tanker for 157 million renminbi (about RM94.88 million).

IGB Reit 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM139.27 Mln On Additional Income, Profit Contribution

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- IGB Real Estate Investment Trust’s (IGB REIT) net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose 50.6 per cent to RM139.27 million against RM92.50 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Eco-Shop's Net Profit Rises To RM264.56 Mln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Eco-shop Marketing Bhd’s net profit rose to RM264.56 million in the financial year ended May 31, 2026 (FY2026) compared with RM205.03 million registered in FY2025.

AM Best Retains Stable Outlook On South Korea's Non-Life Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on South Korea’s non-life insurance segment, supported by enhanced regulatory frameworks and solid investment performance.

Kenanga IB, CGSI Expect Resilient Malaysia Automotive Sales In 2H2026 On EV, Hybrid Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive sales are expected to remain resilient in the second half of 2026 (2H2026), supported by the introduction of more localised electric vehicle (EV) models and stronger demand for hybrid vehicles, fuelled by consumers' growing preference for new energy vehicles.

CPO Prices Seen Between RM4,400-RM4,650 Per Tonne In August -- MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in August, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel implementation from July, firmer energy markets and improved biodiesel economics.

Malaysia-Thailand BEZ To Boost Trade, Cut Logistics Costs -- Economists

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed Malaysia-Thailand border economic zone (BEZ) could significantly strengthen bilateral trade and regional economic development, with improved border infrastructure expected to lower logistics costs, enhance supply chain efficiency and attract more investments, an economist said.

AM Best Assigns Stable Outlook To Philippines' MAAGAP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has assigned a financial strength rating of B+ (Good), a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) and a Philippines National Scale Rating of aa.PH (Superior) to MAAGAP Insurance Inc (MAAGAP).

Govt To Limit Impact Of US Unilateral Trade Measures On Semiconductor, E&E Sectors - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify efforts to reduce the impact of unilateral measures by the United States, ensuring that Malaysia remains an attractive investment destination for the semiconductor and electrical and electronics (E&E) sectors.

Global Supply Chain Disruptions Do Not Affect Malaysia-Russia Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Trade relations between Malaysia and Russia continue to grow positively amidst disruptions to global supply chains caused by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.

Yayasan Hijrah Selangor Shortens Microfinancing Approval With DANA PLUS App 

KLANG, July 21 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Hijrah Selangor (Hijrah Selangor) has shortened the approval period for microfinancing of up to RM10,000 to 48 hours from the previous 14 to 21 days.

Economy Ministry Drafting Legislative Framework To Curb Rent-Seeking Practices

PUTRAJAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry is detailing a proposed legislative framework to curb rent-seeking practices, including assessing the need to enact new laws or improve existing provisions.