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Diesel Subsidy Savings Channelled Back Into Targeted Assistance Programmes - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Savings generated from the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism are not being retained solely as a fiscal surplus, but are instead utilised to strengthen targeted assistance programmes, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Strengthening Of Ringgit Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit to RM4.0905 on July 20, 2026, reflects strong economic fundamentals, supported by resilient export performance and a sustained trade surplus, according to the Ministry of Economy.

AirBorneo Sees Strong Demand For Its First International Route From Kuching To Singapore 

SINGAPORE, July 23 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state-owned airline AirBorneo Airways expects strong demand for its newly launched first international route between Kuching and Singapore, following the inaugural flight on July 22.

Westports Net Profit Rises To RM360.90 Mln In 2Q 2026, Declares 2.99 Sen Interim Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Westports Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM360.90 million from RM231.63 million in the same quarter a year ago. 

SC, Hong Kong SFC Ink MoU To Facilitate Dual IPO Listings, Cross-border Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.

Govt To Begin Formulating Budget 2027; Tabling Set For October - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will begin formulating Budget 2027 next month in preparation for its tabling in early October.

Maybank, CGIF Ink MoU To Strengthen ASEAN+3 Local Currency Capital Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Maybank and Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen and deepen local currency capital markets in ASEAN+3 markets (Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea).

Manufacturing Sector's Performance Remains Positive In 1Q 2026 Under NIMP 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector has continued to strengthen under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), with its gross value-added increasing 5.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), two years after the policy's implementation.

Indonesia's New Export Entity Expected To Have Limited Economic Impact -- RHB IB

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 23 (Bernama) -- Indonesia’s newly established export entity Danantara Sumberdaya Indonesia (DSI) is expected to have only a limited near-term impact on the country’s economy and commodity export market, easing concerns over major changes to strategic commodity exports.

CPO Futures Finish Mostly Higher On Expectation Of Tighter Supply, B50 Biodiesel Mandate

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Wednesday, supported by expectations of tighter supplies, Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel mandate and the commodity’s price discount against competing edible oils.

Sapangar Port Expansion Expected To Be Completed By October 2027

KOTA KINABALU, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Sapangar Bay Container Port (SBCP) expansion project has reached 62.75 per cent completion as of June and is now expected to be completed by October 2027 following delays caused by difficulty in securing sand supply that meets specifications.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Despite Stronger Crude Oil Prices, China Growth Optimism

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, despite gains in regional rubber futures markets, firmer benchmark crude oil prices and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, according to a dealer.