SC Approves IOI Properties REIT For Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has received the Securities Commission Malaysia’s (SC) approval for the establishment and proposed listing of IOIPG Malaysia Real Estate Investment Trust (IOIPG REIT) on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market.

Malaysia's Economy Stays Resilient Despite Global Uncertainty - Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy remains resilient by recording encouraging growth despite facing global economic uncertainty and geopolitical conflicts, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Gold Futures Rally Ahead of US NFP Data Release

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives continued to rally ahead of the release of the United States’ July non-farm payrolls (NFP) data later today, which will influence the Federal Reserve rate increase expectations for September, analysts said.

DPS Resources Unit Inks MoU With Hangyue For Melaka Data Centre Colocation

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- DPS Resources Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Shantawood Sdn Bhd, has inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hangyue Intelligent Electrical Co. Ltd to establish a long-term strategic partnership in digital energy infrastructure, data centres, industrial development and related projects in Malaysia.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar As Investors Await Key Us Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week marginally lower against the US dollar as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key United States (US) labour market data, while expectations over the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate path continued to support the greenback, analysts said.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday.

Airbus Says July Orders Increased 2.8 Times To 204 Aircraft

MOSCOW, Aug 7 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- European aerospace corporation Airbus received commercial orders for 204 aircraft in July, a 2.8-fold increase from June, the company said on Friday, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Selangor Targets RM14,500 Median Household Income Under RS-2

SHAH ALAM, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is targeting to raise the state’s median monthly household income to RM14,500 and reduce the unemployment rate to 2.2 per cent under the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2).

Govt To Continue Efforts To Boost Wealth Of Bumiputera Households Via Various Mechanisms

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen the wealth of bumiputera households, particularly among the B40 and M40 income groups, through efforts to increase savings and investment opportunities, as well as skill development to raise incomes.

Malaysia-China Currency Swap Arrangement Renewed For Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the People’s Bank of China have renewed their bilateral currency swap arrangement for a five-year term, effective from 2026 to 2031.

Selangor Unveils RS-2, Targets RM600 Bln In Economic Value By 2030

SHAH ALAM, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government today unveiled the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2), a five-year economic blueprint outlining six strategic missions across 25 focus areas, with a target of generating RM600 billion in economic value over the plan period. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the week on a softer note, weighed down by profit-taking after the recent rally, in line with cautious sentiment across regional markets, said an analyst.