Siti Asiah Is Appointed Chief Statistician

PUTRAJAYA, July 15 (Bernama) – Department of Statistics Malaysia’s deputy chief statistician (economic programme) Siti Asiah Ahmad has been named chief statistician, effective today.

Ringgit Ends Flat Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended virtually unchanged against the US dollar today as concerns over China’s weaker economic performance and renewed geopolitical tensions offset softer-than-expected US inflation data.

Fiscal Deficit Marginally Higher Despite More Allocated For Fuel Subsidy -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to keep its 2026 fiscal deficit broadly on track despite allocating an additional RM25 billion for fuel subsidies, with the deficit to come in at 3.6 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP).

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Expectation Of Higher Supply From Thailand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, despite gains across regional rubber futures markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Weighed By Profit-taking In Banking, Energy Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline.

Ringgit To Outperform Regional Peers Despite Stronger Greenback -- Standard Chartered

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian ringgit is expected to remain one of the region's better-performing currencies alongside the Singapore dollar, supported by solid economic fundamentals and impact of higher oil prices, even in a stronger US dollar environment, according to Standard Chartered Bank.

No Changes To Fiscal Projections Under Budget 2027 For Now -- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- There is no need to review current projections under Budget 2027 based on the government’s fiscal performance for the first half of 2026, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly in the banking and utilities counters. 

APO Hands Over Nepal's 10-Year Productivity Master Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The Asian Productivity Organization (APO), a regional intergovernmental organisation, has formally handed over the National Productivity Master Plan for Nepal 2026–2036 to the Government of Nepal during an online ceremony jointly organised with the National Productivity and Economic Development Centre (NPEDC) and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, and Supplies.

Malaysia’s 2Q GDP Growth Expected To Moderate -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s second quarter (2Q 2026) gross domestic product (GDP) growth is expected to moderate to 4.8-5.0 per cent from 5.4 per cent in 1Q 2026, an economist said.

Praytell Expands Into Asia With Singapore Office

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Praytell has expanded into Asia with the opening of a Singapore office, marking the creative communications agency's latest step in its global growth strategy and strengthening its presence across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Hold Multinational Military Stress Tests In Melaka Strait To Better Prepare For Geopolitical Crises - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Countries bordering the Strait of Melaka must embark on a multinational defence cooperation by conducting stress tests and simulations in the strait to better prepare for potential geopolitical crises, an analyst said.