Ringgit Opens Higher As Weaker US Data Weighs On Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as the greenback weakened following softer United States (US) economic data, an analyst said.

Malaysia's 2025 Total Trade Exceeded RM3 Trillion, Its Highest -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded strong trade performance in 2025, with total trade up by 6.3 per cent, or RM182.4 billion, to RM3.1 trillion year-on-year (y-o-y) in line with the rise in both exports (6.6 per cent) and imports (6 per cent).

Malaysia’s F1 Return Could Fuel Over RM1 Billion Economic Activity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's hosting of the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2026 (Bahrain GP) could serve as a major economic catalyst by stimulating multiple sectors through higher expenditure by domestic and international visitors.

CPO Futures Rebound Amid Firmer Crude Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia.

Nestlé Malaysia’s 2Q Net Profit Rises To RM155.01 Mln, Declares 80 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd’s net profit for the second quarter of the financial year ending Dec 31, 2026 (2Q 2026) rose to RM155.01 million from RM112.11 million a year earlier, underpinned by broad-based topline growth, effective cost management and improved efficiencies across the value chain.

Malaysia Needs Fresh Reform Momentum To Strengthen Fiscal Sustainability, Boost Productivity — OECD

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs fresh reform momentum to strengthen fiscal sustainability, boost productivity and improve education to sustain strong and resilient economic growth, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Malaysia To Prioritise Higher Wages Before Broadening Tax Base, Says Economy Minister

PUTRAJAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s immediate priority right now is to raise people’s incomes and address the country’s structural wage issue before broadening the tax base, Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.

B15 Biodiesel Expected To Save 386.7 Mln Litres Of Diesel Annually

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Increasing the biodiesel blend from B10 to B12 or B15 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah is expected to reduce diesel consumption by 334,139 tonnes a year, equivalent to about 386.73 million litres per annum.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher On Bargain-Hunting

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher as bargain-hunting activities emerged in banking and plantation heavyweights following the recent pullback.

Malaysia On Track To Become A Top 12 Globally Competitive Economy - Mohd Shahar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to achieve the target set under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) of becoming among the top 12 economies in global competitiveness, according to Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

Sabah People's Fish Programme Strengthens Food Security, Supports Fishermen -- SAFMA

LABUAN, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Sabah Fish Marketing Sdn Bhd’s (SAFMA) fish programme continues to play a key role in strengthening the state’s food security, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, quality fish at affordable prices.

Ringgit Seen Trading At RM4.08-RM4.10 Against US Dollar Next Week Ahead Of Fed Decision

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.08-RM4.10 range against the greenback next week on caution ahead of key domestic and external events, namely the US interest rate decision and the Negeri Sembilan state election.