Momentum Technologies Unveils LIFEPODS Survival Capsules

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Momentum Technologies, a French deeptech company, has presented its LIFEPODS capsules at the 2026 editions of VivaTech and Eurosatory to address emerging security, climate and industrial challenges.

CPO Futures End Higher, Tracking Gains In Soybean Oil & Palm Olein

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, buoyed by stronger performances in soybean oil on the Chicago Board of Trade and palm olein futures on China's Dalian Commodity Exchange, a trader said.

RHB IB Projects Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth At 4.7 Pct 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) is projected to grow 4.7 per cent in 2026, with a modest upside bias, supported by stronger-than-expected export performance, resilient domestic demand and easing external risks, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Agrobank Remains Optimistic About Agri-food Sector's Resilience Amid Global Challenges

By Norhayati Mohd Akhir

PUTRAJAYA, July 5 (Bernama) -- Agrobank remains optimistic about the resilience of the country's agri-food sector despite economic uncertainty and global supply chain disruptions.

FMM Calls For Balanced US Approach To Proposed Section 301 Tariff Action

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has urged the United States (US) to adopt a balanced approach to its proposed Section 301 tariff action on imports linked to forced labour, cautioning that blanket duties could penalise compliant Malaysian manufacturers and disrupt established supply chains.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Within RM4,200-RM4,300 Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the range of RM4,200 to RM4,300 next week, due to anticipated profit-taking activities and mixed supply-and-demand signals, said an industry trader.

Ringgit Forecast To Trade At RM4.05-RM4.07 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week, with market attention likely to centre on the United States Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes and Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting.

CPO Futures Extend Losses On Rising Output, Stocks Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended its losses to close lower on Friday, weighed by concerns over rising production and expectations of higher stock levels.

ROYC To Establish Luxembourg Feeder Fund For Slättö

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- ROYC, a global structuring and platform provider, has been selected by Slättö, a Nordic private markets real estate firm, to establish and manage a Luxembourg-domiciled feeder fund to efficiently aggregate individual subscriptions from professional investors.

Dutch Recognition Of MSPO Strengthens Palm Oil Industry's Readiness For EUDR

PUTRAJAYA, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority’s (NVWA) recognition of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification as a Private Control System under the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) framework reinforces the readiness of the nation's palm oil industry to meet the European Union market requirements.

CAB Launches CAB 2.0 To Support Insurance, Reinsurance Industry Digitalisation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Central Administration Bureau (CAB) has launched CAB 2.0, the enhanced cloud-based version of its Central Administration Bureau Facultative (CABFAC) system, to support the digital transformation of Malaysia's insurance and reinsurance industry.

Jeppesen ForeFlight Unveils AI Engine For Aviation Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Jeppesen ForeFlight, a provider of aviation data, software and insights, has unveiled Jeppesen ForeFlight Airflow, an aviation-centric artificial intelligence (AI) engine that forms the foundation of its strategy to bring responsible AI to all sectors of aviation.