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By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened flat against the US dollar but mostly higher against other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s strong economic data, which helped cushion the impact of heightened global market volatility.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Savings generated from the targeted RON95 petrol subsidy mechanism are not being retained solely as a fiscal surplus, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by robust Malaysian economic data that reinforced confidence in the country's economic fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower on Monday as profit-taking in banking heavyweights weighed on the benchmark, although sentiment across the broader market remained steady.
SEPANG, July 20 (Bernama) -- Sarawak's state-owned airline AirBorneo will operate under a unique “Sarawak model” that combines government support with commercial operations to ensure affordable airfares while maintaining long-term sustainability, according to Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The performance of the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) needs to be assessed fairly considering that the retirement fund managed to record a net profit of RM12.9 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The government is prepared to take the appropriate measures to safeguard the people’s welfare and sustain the country's economic growth following the renewed escalation of geopolitical conflict in West Asia, said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance continued to strengthen in June 2026, growing by 44.7 per cent to RM340.9 billion from RM235.6 billion a year earlier on sustained growth in both exports and imports.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Changan Automobile has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment to Thailand, highlighting the country's role as its regional manufacturing headquarters for Southeast Asia during the Thailand-China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Energy security remains a cornerstone of Malaysia’s transition to a low-carbon future, with innovation playing a critical role in ensuring a reliable and sustainable electricity supply for households, businesses and industries.
