KLCI Futures Seen In 1,720-1,750 Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade with a mildly positive bias within the 1,720-1,750 range, said an analyst.

PTT Synergy Unit To Acquire Logistics Software, IP For US$7.1 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- PTT Synergy Group Bhd’s indirect subsidiary, PTT Robotics Sdn Bhd, has agreed with vTradEx Information Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd to acquire logistics software and related intellectual property (IP) rights for US$7.10 million (US$1=RM4.09).

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Flat Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Friday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance estimate for the second quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) today, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Broad-based Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index rebounded from yesterday’s losses to close higher on Thursday, driven by broad-based buying across multiple sectors.

Rubber Market Extends Losses Amid Weaker Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its losses for a second straight session on Thursday, pressured by declines in regional rubber futures markets and weaker benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

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).

AM Best Upgrades PICC Hong Kong's Credit Ratings 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- AM Best has upgraded the financial strength rating of The People's Insurance Company of China (Hong Kong) Ltd (PICC HK) to A (Excellent) from A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to open higher on Thursday, tracking Wall Street's overnight gains as easing US inflationary pressures lifted global risk sentiment.

Gamuda JV Signs 40-Year Bulk Water Supply Agreement With PBAPP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Construction company Gamuda Bhd’s joint venture has entered into a bulk water supply agreement with Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang Sdn Bhd (PBAPP) to supply treated water to Penang from Perak under the Northern Perak Water Supply Scheme (NPWSS).

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.

HLIB Lifts Malaysia’s 2026 GDP Forecast To 4.7 Pct On Strong E&E Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Stronger-than-expected electrical and electronics (E&E) exports and robust global semiconductor demand have prompted Hong Leong Investment Bank (HLIB) to raise Malaysia’s 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.7 per cent from 4.5 per cent previously.