Malaysia May Gain Advantage Despite Proposed US Forced Labour Tariff - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The proposed 10 per cent tariff on Malaysian goods under the US forced labour-related measures is expected to have a neutral impact on the trade outlook, with the country potentially gaining a modest advantage against higher-tariff regional competitors, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Sim Calls On Manufacturers, Industry Players To Reinvest Profits In R&D

GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) -- Factories and industry players, particularly in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, are advised to capitalise on the country's strong trade performance this year by reinvesting profits into research and development (R&D), automation, and talent development to enhance long-term competitiveness.

Fujifilm Eyes M&A, Partnerships To Expand Solutions Business In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp is looking for opportunities to expand its business solutions segment in Malaysia through new business ventures, joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as businesses in the country increasingly embrace digital transformation.

Johor Property Sector Remains Neutral After State Poll, Says CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its ‘neutral’ call on the property sector, particularly in Johor, following the contested state election, as the outcome provides a clear mandate for the new administration to ensure development continuity.

Toshiba Adds Four Digital Isolators For Industrial Use

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has expanded its DCL34xx0B series of quad-channel standard digital isolators for industrial equipment with four new products.

Ringgit Ends Firmer As Safe Haven Demand For US Dollar Fades

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week on a stronger note against the US dollar on Friday, as safe-haven demand for the greenback faded.

OPR Status Quo Till End-2026 On Firmer Growth Outlook - Analysts 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Research houses have maintained their end-2026 forecast for Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent, citing BNM’s constructive assessment of Malaysia’s growth outlook and expectations of contained inflation.

Future Of Finance To Be Defined By Trust, Not Technology -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The future of finance will not be defined by the speed or sophistication of technology, but by whether it strengthens trust, broadens opportunity and serves society well.

Rubber Market To Trade Sideways With Lower Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week, weighed by geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the stalled United States (US)-Iran peace deal.

IDS Should Lead Sabah's Logistics Masterplan Initiative, Says Expert

LABUAN, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Institute for Development Studies (IDS) Sabah should be formally mandated to initiate the Sabah Integrated Logistics and Transport Masterplan to unlock the state’s key progress in logistics planning, said logistics expert Datuk Ramli Amir.

HSBC Sees 10 Pct Upside For FBM KLCI By Year-end

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- HSBC Private Bank and Premier Wealth has set a year-end target of 1,850 points for the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), implying about 10 per cent upside from current levels.

Nippon Kinzoku Launches Decorative Stainless Steel Finishes For Exterior Use

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a manufacturer of cold-rolled stainless steel, has introduced its new "Decorative Stainless Steel Finishes for Exterior Use".