Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Weighed Down By Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in the red, weighed down by selling pressure in banking stocks.

Govt Ready To Take Measures To Protect People's Welfare, Economy Amid West Asia Escalation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The government is prepared to take the appropriate measures to safeguard the people’s welfare and sustain the country's economic growth following the renewed escalation of geopolitical conflict in West Asia, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Changan Reaffirms Thailand Investment Commitment 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Changan Automobile has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment to Thailand, highlighting the country's role as its regional manufacturing headquarters for Southeast Asia during the Thailand-China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026.

Malakoff Leverages Innovation To Strengthen Energy Security, Reduce Carbon Emissions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Energy security remains a cornerstone of Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon future, with innovation playing a critical role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable electricity supply for households, businesses and industries.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Expected Sector Rotation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, supported by expectations that foreign investors would rotate out of technology stocks into traditional sectors such as banking, consumer and plantation counters.

Petroleum Reserve Should Be Part Of A Broader Economic Security Strategy -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- A renowned economist has cautioned that a national petroleum reserve should not be a standalone energy initiative but rather be one component of a broader economic security strategy encompassing food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week Amid Energy Price Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week amid volatility in energy prices.

Profit-taking Seen For Bursa Malaysia Next Week After Recent Strong Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a more modest range next week as investors engage in profit-taking following this week’s strong rally.

Gentari Advances KLIA2 Decarbonisation With 3.1 MWp Solar PV System

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, has deployed a 3.1 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), marking a step forward in the solarisation of Malaysia’s transport infrastructure.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Close On Foreign Fund Inflows, Second Quarter GDP

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows and improving domestic macroeconomic fundamentals.

AI Leadership Requires Capability, Continuous Innovation -- YTL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Countries seeking leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) must build domestic capabilities across the AI ecosystem rather than rely on technologies developed elsewhere, YTL Power International Bhd managing director Datuk Seri Yeoh Seok Hong said.

Stronger Revenue Gives Malaysia Fiscal Room To Cushion External Shocks -- AmBank Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The government's stronger-than-expected revenue collection in the first five months of 2026 (5M2026) has created additional fiscal space to respond to emerging challenges, including rising global energy prices, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.