Rubber Market To Trade Lower Next Week On Expectations Of Supply Increase

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade lower next week as an increase in supply is expected to weigh on prices. 

CAAM To Probe Circumstances Of Malaysian Pilot's Detention In Indonesia

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) is investigating the reported detention of a Malaysian pilot in Indonesia from a regulatory perspective, including whether there were any lapses before the individual departed from Malaysia.

Malaysia Calls For Stronger ASEAN Integration To Boost Manufacturing Competitiveness

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has called on ASEAN member states to strengthen regional integration and compete collectively with global manufacturing regions, instead of competing among themselves.

F&N 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM93.58 Mln On Lower Tax Expense

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit rose to RM93.58 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2026 (3Q FY2026) compared to RM84.82 million in the same period a year ago, arising from lower tax expense for the quarter.

JS-SEZ Master Plan To Be Launched This December -- Akmal Nasrullah

BATU PAHAT, 31 July (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the Annual Leaders' Retreat this December, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

SMEs' Strong 2025 Performance Reflects Resilience Amid Global Uncertainties - SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The positive performance of Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in 2025 demonstrated the incredible resilience and agility of businesses despite persistent global supply chain disruptions and shifting trade dynamics.

MISC Secures Long-term LNG Carrier Charter Contract From Malaysia LNG

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- MISC Bhd has been awarded a contract from Malaysia LNG Sdn Bhd (MLNG), the operator of Petronas liquefied natural gas (LNG) Complex in Bintulu, Sarawak, for a long-term charter of a newbuild 18,700 cubic metres (cbm) LNG carrier (LNGC).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Blue-Chip Buying, Tracks Most Regional Markets

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as investors continued to accumulate blue-chip stocks in line with stronger performances across most regional markets.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM88 Mln In Distributions For Seven Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank Bhd, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM88 million for seven funds for the financial year ended July 31, 2026.

Govt Shifts Focus To Scaling Up MSMEs After Resilient 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector remains resilient as the sector's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.7 per cent to almost RM690 billion in 2025.

PAAB Raises RM720 Mln Blue Sukuk For Water Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB) has completed the issuance of RM720 million of blue sukuk through Pengurusan Air SPV Bhd under its existing RM2 billion Islamic Commercial Papers Programme.

Malaysia Airlines Reserves Comment, Cooperates With Indonesian Authorities Over Pilot's Alleged Drug Offence

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines reserves its comment on its pilot being caught for a narcotics-related offence by the Indonesian authorities but noted that the airline takes such allegations seriously.