Govt Mulls Economic Security Framework To Strengthen Crisis Resilience -- Nurhisham

KUALA LIMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The government is looking to establish an economic security framework to strengthen the country's resilience against future crises, says the economic advisor to the Prime Minister's Office Nurhisham Hussein.

Sime Darby Property Establishes RM2.6 Bln Green Sukuk Programme For Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd's New Economy Venture (NEV) platform, Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd (SDP NEV), has established a sukuk programme of up to RM2.6 billion to finance the development of build-to-suit-to-lease data centres as well as industrial and logistics assets.

Penang On Track To Achieve 10 Pct Renewable Energy Target By 2030 – Chow

GEORGE TOWN, July 28 (Bernama) -- Penang is making steady progress in its renewable energy transition, with clean energy now contributing about six per cent of the state’s energy mix.

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.

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.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, weighed by weaker crude oil and soybean oil markets.

Oriental Interest To Acquire Chin Hin (Jitra), CHJ Motor For RM280 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB) has proposed to acquire the entire equity interest in Chin Hin (Jitra) Sdn Bhd (CHJSB) and CHJ Motor Holdings Sdn Bhd (CMHSB) for RM280 million. 

SNS Network Unit Secures RM1.21 Bln AI Server Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- SNS Network Technology Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary SNS Network (M) Sdn Bhd has secured a sales agreement worth US$298.65 million (RM1.21 billion) to supply high-performance artificial intelligence (AI) servers to a Singapore-based global digital entertainment company. 

CLMT Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM43.99 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Capitaland Malaysia Trust (CLMT) posted a higher net profit of RM43.99 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM35.06 million in the same period last year.