Govt To Develop Fair Formula To Calculate Open Market Value Of Local CKD Vehicles

PETALING JAYA, July 21 (Bernama) -- The government is developing a formula that is fair in calculating the open market value (OMV) or prices of locally assembled completely knocked down (CKD) vehicles in Malaysia.

Malaysia’s 2026 TIV Forecast Revised Up To 800,000 Units On Stronger Demand -- MAA

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total industry volume (TIV) is now projected to reach 800,000 units in 2026, up from the earlier forecast of 790,000 units, driven by stronger-than-expected demand, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).

Ringgit Opens Flat Against US Dollar, Mostly Higher Versus Major Currencies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but mostly higher against other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, which helped cushion the impact of heightened global market volatility.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Robust Economic Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by robust Malaysian economic data that reinforced confidence in the country's economic fundamentals.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Profit-taking In Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower on Monday as profit-taking in banking heavyweights weighed on the benchmark, although sentiment across the broader market remained steady.

Analysts Project Malaysia's Exports To Grow Robustly In 2026, Driven By Stronger Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.

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.

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 44.7 Pct To RM340.9 Bln In June 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance continued to strengthen in June 2026, growing by 44.7 per cent to RM340.9 billion from RM235.6 billion a year earlier on sustained growth in both exports and imports. 

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.

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by stronger-than-expected advance estimates showing Malaysia's economy expanded faster in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.

Gold Futures Seen Trading Sideways With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week.