GEORGE TOWN, July 22 (Bernama) – Perbadanan Nasional Bhd (Pernas) will introduce Bizfrancais at the Penang International Halal Expo (PIHEX) 2026 as a strategic platform to expand halal and shariah-compliant franchise business opportunities for local entrepreneurs.
By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) – Sales from the ongoing Food and Drinks Malaysia (FDM) exhibition here are set to exceed last year’s figure of US$265 million or RM1.081 billion, despite challenges such as supply chain impediments and rising costs.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in August, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel implementation from July, firmer energy markets and improved biodiesel economics.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Wednesday, with continued profit-taking capping gains despite an overnight rebound on Wall Street, an analyst said.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies on Wednesday but was almost flat against the US dollar as traders adopted a cautious stance amid uncertainties over the conflict in West Asia.
IPOH, July 21 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth could slow to near zero over the next century as rising trade barriers, intensifying geopolitical competition and supply chain disruptions reshape the global economy, Economic Adviser to the Prime Minister's Office Nurhisham Hussein said.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher for a second consecutive day against the US dollar and other major currencies on Tuesday, supported by Malaysia’s stronger-than-expected trade performance, despite persistent geopolitical uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by continued profit-taking, although the positive market breadth indicated that selective buying interest remained intact.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by declines in regional rubber futures markets and softer benchmark crude oil prices amid expectations of ample natural rubber supply from Thailand, a major producer, said a dealer.
BANGKOK, July 21 (Bernama) -- Hyrax Oil Sdn Bhd, a Malaysian producer of lubricants and transformer insulating oils, signed agreements on Tuesday to expand the reach of its Hyrax Estramol ester transformer fluids into Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam.
GEORGE TOWN, July 21 (Bernama) – The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) today formalised its strategic partnership with six institutions of higher learning to strengthen the talent pipeline for Malaysia’s business events industry.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Malaysia) was named Best Bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysia international category at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive win.
