KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today. 

WCT Holdings Accepts RM926.2 Mln Construction Contract In Abu Dhabi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- WCT Holdings Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary has accepted a RM926.20 million construction sub-contract in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates, through a 50:50 joint venture (JV) with Construction General Contracting House Ltd (CGCH).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Lifted By Banking, Plantation Stocks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Monday, supported by renewed buying interest in banking and plantation counters.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed, Supported By Regional Futures Gains

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and expectations of a new tyre plant in Selangor.

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.

AscentHR Expands Regional Payroll Capabilities With OS HRS Acquisition

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- AscentHR, a human resources (HR) technology, payroll, compliance, and workforce solutions provider, has acquired OS HRS to expand its regional payroll capabilities across countries, enhancing support for multinational enterprises across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) and the Middle East.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains at midday, with financial services, healthcare and transportation stocks leading the gains among heavyweights.

JCAI Advises On Messer’s Acquisition Of WKS Group

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Japan Corporate Advisory Institute Ltd (JCAI), a Tokyo-headquartered cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) advisory firm, has advised on the acquisition of WKS Group by Messer.

AscentHR Acquires OS HRS To Expand APAC Payroll Footprint

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- AscentHR, a provider of human resources (HR) technology, payroll, compliance, and workforce solutions, has acquired OS HRS, a trusted Asia Pacific (APAC)-focused payroll outsourcing provider, to strengthen its payroll leadership in the region.

Financial Digitalisation Bolstering Malaysia's Food Security Agenda

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Digital financial management could become an important enabler of Malaysia’s food security agenda by strengthening the financial resilience of paddy farmers, supporting productivity improvements and ensuring more sustainable domestic rice production.

MRCB Shares Rise In Early Trade On LRT3 Spillover Potential

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Shares of Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB) rose in early trade today on potential spillover effects from the Light Rail Transit 3 (LRT3) project, including transit-oriented development opportunities along the rail line.