Govt Refunded RM14.7 Bln Excess Taxes As Of June 30 2026 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) — The government has refunded RM14.7 billion in excess tax payments involving 3.17 million taxpayer cases as of June 30, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Federal Govt's Statutory Debt Remains Under 65 Pct Limit As Of End-march 2026 -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) --The Federal Government's statutory debt stood at 61.9 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) as of end-March 2026, still below the statutory limit of 65 per cent, according to the Finance Ministry (MoF).

Active BNPL Account Holders Reach 8 Mln In 1Q 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) — The number of active Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) account holders has risen to eight million in the first quarter of 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

SD Guthrie To Dispose Of Kuala Selangor Land For RM798.31 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd has entered into two conditional sale and purchase agreements (SPAs) to dispose of freehold land in Kuala Selangor for RM798.31 million.

Widad Appoints Tengku Shaifuddin As Chairman, Nor Azlan As Group MD

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Widad Group Bhd has announced the appointment of Datuk Tengku Shaifuddin Tengku Jamaluddin as its new chairman and Nor Azlan Zainal as group managing director effective today. 

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).

Life Water To Acquire 90 Pct Stake In Hung Tai Group For RM46.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah-based beverage manufacturer Life Water Bhd has entered into a share sale agreement (SSA) to acquire a 90 per cent equity interest in the Hung Tai Group for RM46.8 million.

Tafi's Unit Secures RM135 Mln Construction Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) – TAFI Industries Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, TAFI Home & Office Sdn Bhd has accepted a letter of award from Armani KPF2 Development Sdn Bhd involving works on a mixed commercial development in Setia Alam, Selangor.

Govt To Study The Need For National Petroleum Reserve Stock - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government will study the need and strategies for creating a national petroleum reserve stock as a measure to ensure energy security and strengthen the country's resilience in the face of geopolitical uncertainties and global supply crises.

Malaysia Not Seeing Two-Speed Economy As Growth Remains Broad-Based -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is not showing signs of a two-speed economy despite heightened global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties, with growth continuing to be supported by broad-based contributions from the manufacturing, services and construction sectors.