Strong El Nino To Keep CPO Prices Elevated Through 2H 2026, Peak In 1H 2027 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain elevated in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026) and peak in the first half of 2027 (1H 2027), driven by a very strong El Nino expected to hit Southeast Asia later this year.

Jensen Hughes Acquires HiLT To Expand Southeast Asia Presence 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Jensen Hughes has acquired Singapore-based HiLT Pte Ltd (HiLT), strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and expanding its fire protection engineering capabilities across key sectors.

AIA Infinite Meets Growing High-Net-Worth Demand For Integrated Wealth Solutions

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- AIA Malaysia is strengthening its presence in the high-net-worth (HNW) segment through AIA Infinite, which supports wealth preservation, legacy planning and multi-generational financial continuity as clients navigate an increasingly complex and globalised financial environment.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Yesterday's Gains To Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday's gains to open lower on Tuesday, as early selling pressure weighed on market sentiment.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Against Greenback Amid Focus On Fed Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid continued focus on the United States (US) Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate outlook.

Indonesia Targets US$5.8 Bln Green Investment Through Carbon Market

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 6 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's Carbon Economic Value (NEK) instrument is projected to attract up to US$5.8 billion (US$1=RM4.08) in green investment while reducing greenhouse gas emissions by an estimated 570 million tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent.

RHB IB Projects Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4.7 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Enest IPO Oversubscribed 1.94 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Enest Group Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 1.94 times, ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Investors Return To US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as investors returned to the greenback following its recent pullback after a weaker-than-expected US June employment report.

First Interim Profit Distribution Of RM126.9 Mln To Benefit 72,000 FELCRA Participants

MARAN, July 6 (Bernama) --  Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has announced FELCRA Bhd’s first interim distributable profit for 2026, amounting to RM126.9 million.

Melaka Inland Port To Drive Economic Growth, Strengthens Logistics Sector

ALOR GAJAH, July 6 (Bernama) -- The RM300 million Melaka Inland Port (MIP) project is expected to be a catalyst for the state’s economic growth by bolstering the logistics and trade sectors and supporting the state government’s aspiration to reach RM10 billion in investments by 2030.

Tax Exemption To TARC Education Foundation Subject To Compliance With Conditions -- MOF

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- The tax exemption granted to the TARC Education Foundation is subject to compliance with the conditions stipulated under tax laws, the Finance Ministry (MOF) said.