Govt Ensures Data Centre Approval Doesn't Affect National Energy Security - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The government ensures that every application for a new data centre project go through a strict assessment process to make sure that electricity and water supplies to households and local industries are not affected.

Malaysia’s 2026 Growth Likely At Upper End Of 4-5 Pct Range Despite Energy Supply Shock -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Despite the energy supply shock, Malaysia’s economy remains well on track to grow by four to five per cent, likely towards the upper end of the range, with manageable inflation in 2026, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said.

Strong Demand For Malaysia’s US$1.5 Bln Sukuk Signals Investor Confidence - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful US$1.5 billion global sukuk issuance last week shows investors’ confidence in its economic fundamentals, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Bank Muamalat Unveils Awwal Credit Card-i To Expand Access To Responsible Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd has introduced the Awwal Credit Card-i, a Shariah-compliant credit card designed to provide consumers with more transparent, affordable and responsible financing.

MATRADE To Continue Monitoring Market Conditions, Providing Exporters With Timely Intelligence

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) will continue to monitor market conditions in real time, feeding intelligence back to Malaysian exporters as conditions shift.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Tuesday.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Cautious Stance Ahead FOMC Meeting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared yesterday's gains to open lower on Tuesday amid dampened regional sentiment, as market players adopt a cautious stance ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting scheduled for today and tomorrow, as well as US tech companies’ earnings.

Mother's Recipe Turns Habsah Koci Leleh Into Viral Favourite Among Traditional Kuih Lovers

JOHOR BAHRU, July 28 (Bernama) -- What began as a modest home-based venture fulfilling just 200 kuih koci orders a day a decade ago has grown into a thriving business, with Habsah Koci Leleh now receiving orders for up to 8,000 pieces daily.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Against US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies on Tuesday but eased against the US dollar, weighed down by market sentiment amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran negotiations.

Petronas Clarifies Role In Petronas Sepang International Circuit, F1 Ticket Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) today clarified that although it holds the naming rights to the Petronas Sepang International Circuit (SIC), the circuit is owned by Sepang International Circuit Sdn Bhd, a company under the Minister of Finance Incorporated (MOF Inc).

MOF Moots QR SARA Usage At Tamu, Farmers' Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama)  -- The government is studying the possibility of utilising Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) credit through quick response (QR) code payments at tamu markets and farmers’ markets, with a decision expected to be announced in Budget 2027 if deemed sustainable, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

B15 Biodiesel Expected To Save 386.7 Mln Litres Of Diesel Annually

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Increasing the biodiesel blend from B10 to B12 or B15 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah is expected to reduce diesel consumption by 334,139 tonnes a year, equivalent to about 386.73 million litres per annum.