Gentari Advances KLIA2 Decarbonisation With 3.1 MWp Solar PV System

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd, through its subsidiary Gentari Renewables Sdn Bhd, has deployed a 3.1 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar photovoltaic (PV) system at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), marking a step forward in the solarisation of Malaysia’s transport infrastructure.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Close On Foreign Fund Inflows, Second Quarter GDP

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows and improving domestic macroeconomic fundamentals.

AI Leadership Requires Capability, Continuous Innovation -- YTL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Countries seeking leadership in artificial intelligence (AI) must build domestic capabilities across the AI ecosystem rather than rely on technologies developed elsewhere, YTL Power International Bhd managing director Datuk Seri Yeoh Seok Hong said.

Stronger Revenue Gives Malaysia Fiscal Room To Cushion External Shocks -- AmBank Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The government's stronger-than-expected revenue collection in the first five months of 2026 (5M2026) has created additional fiscal space to respond to emerging challenges, including rising global energy prices, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Searah Malaysia Takes Over Production Sharing Contracts From Petronas Carigali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Searah (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian operating entity of Searah Ltd, has assumed operatorship of key production sharing contracts in Malaysia from Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd effective July 1, 2026, after fulfilling all conditions precedent.

Malaysia’s Regional Growth Centres To Drive Next Phase Of High-Value Economic Development - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's regional growth centres are well-positioned to drive the next phase of high-value economic development, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

CIMB Securities Stays Bullish On Westports, Sees Stronger Container Volumes In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained its “overweight” call on the transport sector, with Westports Holdings Bhd remaining its top pick.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Stronger-Than-Expected 2Q GDP

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia turned higher at midday, buoyed by advance estimates of the second quarter 2026 gross domestic product, which expanded by 5.8 per cent, following the 5.4 per cent growth in the preceding quarter.

LSS6 To Unlock RM13 Bln-RM15 Bln In Private Investments -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The newly launched sixth cycle of the Large-Scale Solar programme (LSS6) is expected to unlock between RM13 billion and RM15 billion in private investments, as the tender quota has expanded to 2.65 gigawatts (GW) from the previous 2.0 GW.

Modon, Nammos Launch Luxury Egypt Destination 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi-based Modon Holding and Nammos Hotels & Resorts have unveiled Nammos Ras El Hekma, the hospitality brand's first fully integrated destination in Egypt, as part of the US$35 billion Ras El Hekma masterplan on the country's North Coast. (US$1=RM4.07)

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open slightly lower on Friday on profit-taking, in line with Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.

Geoeconomic Fragmentation Prompts Malaysia To Rethink Energy Security -- Experts

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.