Malaysia's Property Market To Remain Supported By Infrastructure, Specialised Assets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's property market is expected to remain supported by investment activity, infrastructure development and demand for specialised assets in the second half of 2026 (2H2026).

Indonesia's External Debt Rises To US$444.4 Bln In May

JAKARTA, July 15 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's external debt rose to US$444.4 billion in May, with annual growth accelerating slightly to 2.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 2.0 per cent in April, supported by continued expansion in public sector borrowing.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly in the banking and utilities counters. 

Malaysia Drives Global Sukuk Issuance Growth In 1H 2026 -- S&P

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia drove global sukuk issuance growth in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), with strong local currency issuance offsetting weaker Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries issuance, according to S&P Global Ratings.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the US inflation data for June amid continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Glyken-Ortho Group Partnership To Advance Healthcare Via Bird Nest Technology

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Glyken Bio Products Sdn Bhd (Glyken) and Japan's Ortho Group have inked a research collaboration worth more than RM4 million to explore the application of Glyken's proprietary bird’s nest extracts in therapeutic medicine and healthcare development.

Diversified Business Model To Keep Dialog Resilient, Says HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd is poised to remain highly resilient in a volatile environment, particularly amid the West Asia conflict, thanks to its diversified business model, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Uncertainties In West Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, which lifted global crude oil prices, an analyst said.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major and regional currencies, including the US dollar, on Monday amid continued geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.

Short-term Gold Prices Likely To Hover US$3,800-US$4,200 Per Troy Ounce -- Go Capital

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Gold prices are likely to hover between US$3,800 and US$4,200 (US$1=RM4.071) per troy ounce amid pressure from crude oil prices and inflation, Go Capital Growth Sdn Bhd general manager Hong Kok Wah said.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks after profit-taking weighed on the market in the early morning session.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Monday but retreated thereafter, as investors took profit following the benchmark index’s rally to a two-week high above the 1,690 level last week.