BNM Sets More Comprehensive Assessments For Development Financial Institutions Starting 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set a more comprehensive framework to assess the performance of development financial institutions (DFIs) beginning in 2027, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, weighed by weaker crude oil and soybean oil markets.

Gold Futures Close Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking gains on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Ringgit Higher Against Major Currencies Ahead Of Fed Meeting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback and other major currencies on Monday, ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday to decide on interest rates.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday in line with the cash market. 

Oriental Interest To Acquire Chin Hin (Jitra), CHJ Motor For RM280 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB) has proposed to acquire the entire equity interest in Chin Hin (Jitra) Sdn Bhd (CHJSB) and CHJ Motor Holdings Sdn Bhd (CMHSB) for RM280 million. 

SNS Network Unit Secures RM1.21 Bln AI Server Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- SNS Network Technology Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a sales agreement worth US$298.65 million (RM1.21 billion) to supply high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) servers to a Singapore-based global digital entertainment company. 

CLMT Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM43.99 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Capitaland Malaysia Trust (CLMT) posted a higher net profit of RM43.99 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM35.06 million in the same period last year.

US Tariff Measures Pose Trade, Geopolitical Risks Despite Limited Near-Term Impact -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The new Section 301 tariffs are expected to have a largely muted impact on exports to the United States (US) in the near term, given extensive product exemptions and relatively lower effective tariff rates than originally anticipated, although geopolitical risks remain significant.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher On Bargain-Hunting

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher as bargain-hunting activities emerged in banking and plantation heavyweights following the recent pullback.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures, Lower Crude Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Monday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures, according to a dealer.

Malaysia's Economic Fundamentals Remain Resilient Amid Global Cost Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic fundamentals remain strong despite mounting global cost pressures arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions, said the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).