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KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies on Friday but eased against the US dollar as markets turned risk-off, with crude oil prices continuing to climb and the Trump administration stepping up its trade protectionist policies.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has appointed Pakistani-Swiss economist Saadia Zahidi as its ninth director general, making her the first female to hold the position.
By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-All Items for general households rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) during the first half (1H) of 2026, compared to the 0.9 per cent increase in 2H 2025.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd’s (KPGB) wholly-owned subsidiary, Kerjaya Prospek (M) Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM52.5 million subcontract for the execution and completion of civil, structural and basic low-voltage mechanical and electrical (M&E) works.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- ITC Infotech, a technology services and solutions provider, has partnered with Google Cloud to accelerate its internal transformation into an agentic-first enterprise and drive AI-powered growth for its global customers.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- AME Real Estate Investment Trust (AME REIT) is acquiring three parcels of vacant freehold industrial land measuring a combined 3.59 hectares at i-Park @ Senai Airport City, Johor, for RM50.2 million, marking its first third-party acquisition since its listing.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Thursday, tracking regional peers, as upbeat earnings from global technology (tech) companies spilt over to local tech stocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has emerged as a substantial shareholder in Focus Point Holdings Bhd after acquiring 570,000 ordinary shares in the optical retail chain operator on July 21.
PUTRAJAYA, July 22 (Bernama) -- The World Bank remains committed to supporting Malaysia as it advances its digital transformation agenda by sharing international experience, providing analytical support, facilitating knowledge exchange and working alongside the government to turn recommendations into action.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Mynews Holdings Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary Mynews Retail Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) with Thung Hing Metal Industry Sdn Bhd to acquire 13.5 acres leasehold industrial land in Rawang, Selangor for RM24.70 million.
By Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Wednesday as investors continued to take profit following the recent rally, while elevated crude oil prices and lingering geopolitical tensions in West Asia kept market sentiment cautious, said an analyst.
