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.

GenOptima Unveils Enterprise AI Search Optimisation Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- GenOptima has introduced its enterprise Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) framework, providing a structured approach to artificial intelligence (AI)-powered search optimisation across multiple large language models (LLMs) and AI platforms.

Malaysia Is Fifth Largest Source Of Foreign Investment In Indonesia In 2Q 2026

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was the fifth-largest source of foreign investment in Indonesia in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, contributing US$700 million (US$1 = RM4.65), while Indonesia's realised investment totalled Rp511.8 trillion (Rp1 million = RM225).

Singaporean Consumer Spending In JB To Rise By S$1.05 Bln A Year After RTS Link Opening -- Study

SINGAPORE, July 16 (Bernama) -- Singaporeans’ consumer spending in Johor Bahru is projected to increase by S$1.05 billion (S$1=RM3.15) a year following the opening of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, a study revealed.

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.

Malaysia, Taiwan Formalise RM7 Mln Bioeconomy Collaborations

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has further strengthened its position in the regional bioeconomy sector through the formalisation of three strategic collaborations, valued at RM7 million, at the Malaysia Regional Collaboration Forum held in conjunction with BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026 in Taiwan.

ST Rosyam Mart To Open First Johor Outlet In September

JOHOR BAHRU, July 16 (Bernama) – Halal wholesale and retail supermarket chain ST Rosyam Mart will open its first outlet in Johor on Sept 12, marking its expansion into the southern region and strengthening the state’s retail sector.

H2O.ai Expands Singapore AI Lab Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- H2O.ai has expanded its investment in its Forward Deployed AI Lab in Singapore, strengthening its regional capabilities to support enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) deployments across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

First 'MASB Belanja & Menang' Campaign Records Almost 1.9 Mln Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The inaugural “MASB Belanja & Menang” campaign recorded nearly 1.9 million transactions across 14 domestic airports during the campaign period from Aug 1 to Dec 31, 2025, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd.

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).

National Trust Fund Bill 2026 Passed In Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today passed the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 which strengthens the legal basis of the fund through more consistent inflows, more disciplined disbursements and clearer governance and accountability.

Johor To Produce AI Cleaning Robots Under China Partnership

By Hasnah Jusid

KULAI, July 16 (Bernama) -- Johor is set to become the production base for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cleaning robots under a technology transfer partnership between a local company and a Chinese robotics firm.