Indonesia's B50 Mandate Opens Growth Opportunities For Malaysian Palm Oil - MPOC

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The recent launch of Indonesia's nationwide rollout of the B50 biodiesel mandate presents an opportunity for Malaysia to strengthen its existing palm oil markets while expanding its market share in selected destinations.

Hong Kong Secures LEAP East As Exclusive Asian Host Until 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has partnered with LEAP East’s organiser to secure Hong Kong as the exclusive Asian host city for LEAP East from 2027 to 2029.

Liew Calls For One-stop Centre To Boost Semiconductor, Deep-tech Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong has proposed that Malaysia establish a one-stop centre for semiconductor and deep-tech financing, offering integrated financing solutions in the heart of Malaysia’s technology cluster.

Four Malaysian Companies Receive Six Arm Technology Approvals -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Six Arm technology access tokens or approvals have been offered to four Malaysian companies, comprising three Arm Compute Subsystems accesses and three Arm Flexible Access licences, as of today, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Govt Reaffirms Five Commitments To Strengthen Plantation Sector -- Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government has reaffirmed five commitments that will continue to guide the national agenda for the plantation sector, said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Shipping Recovery To Take Time As Malaysian Ports Prepare For Hormuz Backlog

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13  (Bernama) – Ports, shipping lines and cargo owners are now confronting the formidable task of restoring global supply chains and clearing a backlog of vessels and cargo built up during months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a process that industry players say could take weeks or even months.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Malaysia Airlines Adds Shanghai Flight Cancellations Due To Typhoon Bavi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has announced additional flight cancellations involving the Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai route due to adverse weather conditions associated with Typhoon Bavi, following yesterday’s advisory on cancellations involving the Kuala Lumpur-Taipei route. 

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade within a narrow range next week as investors monitor developments in West Asia and their potential impact on global markets.

Rubber Market Set To Trade With Downside Bias Next Week Amid West Asia Tensions, Weak Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade cautiously with a downside bias next week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, subdued demand and weather-related supply disruptions.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within Narrow Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week as investors await the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, which could set the tone for global financial markets, said analysts.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Within Narrow Band Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a narrow band next week as investors navigate a packed calendar ahead of key economic data releases amid persistent geopolitical uncertainty.