Data Centres In Malaysia To Need Over US$20 Bln Funding Over Next Three Years - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Data centres in Malaysia are estimated to require over US$20 billion (US$1=RM4.09) in funding for powered shells and equipment over the next three years, based on the estimated capacity addition of around two gigawatts (GW), according to S&P Global Ratings.

CIMB Securities Stays Bullish On Westports, Sees Stronger Container Volumes In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its “overweight” call on the transport sector, with Westports Holdings Bhd remaining its top pick.

South Korea’s DBI Retains Superior Credit Ratings From AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of South Korea’s DB Insurance Co Ltd (DBI).

Government To Approve Data Centre Projects Only If Energy, Water Supply Are Sufficient -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government has assured that it will only approve data centre projects after ensuring that energy and water supply capacity is sufficient to meet the needs of the people and local industries.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Govt To Streamline Policies, Incentives To Accelerate EV Ecosystem -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The government is streamlining policies and incentives to accelerate the development of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including expanding charging facilities nationwide, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin. 

Govt Will Ensure Sufficient Petroleum Levels From July To December 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to ensure there are secure and sufficient levels of petroleum from July 2026 to December 2026, according to the Economy Ministry.

BNM's International Reserves Up To US$132.6 Bln At End-June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) international reserves stood at US$132.6 billion as at June 30, 2026, more than the US$130.5 billion recorded as at June 15, 2026.

Financial Digitalisation Bolstering Malaysia's Food Security Agenda

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 6 (Bernama) -- Digital financial management could become an important enabler of Malaysia’s food security agenda by strengthening the financial resilience of paddy farmers, supporting productivity improvements and ensuring more sustainable domestic rice production.

More Than RM500 Mln Micro-financing Approved During May 15 To June 26 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (BERNAMA) -- The government has approved more than RM500 million in micro-financing, benefiting more than 30,000 entrepreneurs between May 15 and June 26, 2026, said Finance Minister II, Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Petroleum Product subsidies Expected To Reach RM40 Bln This Year - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The government is expected to bear almost RM40 billion in petroleum product subsidies this year as a result of the increase in global oil prices following the West Asia conflicts, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound with a slight upward bias next week ahead of key economic data releases.