Short-term Rates Set To Remain Stable On BNM Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Short-term rates are expected to remain stable today, supported by Bank Negara Malaysia’s operations to absorb excess liquidity in the financial system.

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).

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.

PTL Properties Opens Sales Gallery For The Rimbun In Bukit Mertajam

BUKIT MERTAJAM, July 15 (Bernama) -- Penang-based property developer, PTL Properties Sdn Bhd has officially opened the sales gallery for The Rimbun, its latest affordable strata townhouse development in Bukit Mertajam.

InterSystems Named Gartner Leader For Enterprise EHR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Electronic Health Records (EHR).

FDM2026 Set To Elevate Malaysia As ASEAN’s Premier F&B Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Food & Drinks Malaysia by SIAL (FDM2026), to be held from July 21-23, 2026, is set to elevate Malaysia as ASEAN’s premier food and beverage hub.

Former MIDA Director-General Sadasivan Dies At 86

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Former Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director-general Datuk N Sadasivan Pillay died this morning after a brief illness. He was 86.

Rubber Market Set To Trade With Downside Bias Next Week Amid West Asia Tensions, Weak Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade cautiously with a downside bias next week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, subdued demand and weather-related supply disruptions.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within Narrow Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week as investors await the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, which could set the tone for global financial markets, said analysts.

Selangor Eyes September Groundbreaking For Carey Island Port, Reviews Potential Operators

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

BANDUNG, July 10 (Bernama) -- Selangor is ready to break ground on the proposed third port terminal on Carey Island as early as September, subject to the Ministry of Transport's (MOT) approval of the port licence, as the state reviews potential operators for the terminal, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.