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By Anas Abu Hassan
SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Singapore’s Consumer Price Index (CPI)-All Items for general households rose by 1.7 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) during the first half (1H) of 2026, compared to the 0.9 per cent increase in 2H 2025.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The government is aligning the investment direction of government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and public funds through a clear national development policy, the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP) mechanism, and the strategic role of the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Trade relations between Malaysia and Russia continue to grow positively amidst disruptions to global supply chains caused by the geopolitical situation in the Middle East.
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 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve stock reflects a broader shift in national policy as rising geoeconomic risks compel countries to place greater emphasis on energy security alongside economic resilience, according to experts.
KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd today announced a temporary adjustment to flight frequencies on a small number of selected routes across its network, effective July 6 to Oct 24, as part of efforts to improve fleet reliability and strengthen schedule performance.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Jabil Inc, a global leader in engineering, supply chain and manufacturing solutions, has opened its next-generation logistics hub in Penang to strengthen supply chain resilience.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, backed by continuous buying in heavyweights and mid-capitalisation stocks.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government will study the need and strategies for creating a national petroleum reserve stock as a measure to ensure energy security and strengthen the country's resilience in the face of geopolitical uncertainties and global supply crises.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly in the banking and utilities counters.
