Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar As Investors Await Key Us Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week marginally lower against the US dollar as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of key United States (US) labour market data, while expectations over the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate path continued to support the greenback, analysts said.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday.

Selangor Targets RM14,500 Median Household Income Under RS-2

SHAH ALAM, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government is targeting to raise the state’s median monthly household income to RM14,500 and reduce the unemployment rate to 2.2 per cent under the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2).

Govt To Continue Efforts To Boost Wealth Of Bumiputera Households Via Various Mechanisms

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The government will continue to strengthen the wealth of bumiputera households, particularly among the B40 and M40 income groups, through efforts to increase savings and investment opportunities, as well as skill development to raise incomes.

Malaysia-China Currency Swap Arrangement Renewed For Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the People’s Bank of China have renewed their bilateral currency swap arrangement for a five-year term, effective from 2026 to 2031.

Selangor Unveils RS-2, Targets RM600 Bln In Economic Value By 2030

SHAH ALAM, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Selangor government today unveiled the Second Selangor Plan (RS-2), a five-year economic blueprint outlining six strategic missions across 25 focus areas, with a target of generating RM600 billion in economic value over the plan period. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week On Softer Note

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished the week on a softer note, weighed down by profit-taking after the recent rally, in line with cautious sentiment across regional markets, said an analyst. 

Malaysia Needs To Focus On Boosting Financial Ecosystems To Help Local Firms Grow -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia does not need to create new investment funds but rather focus on strengthening ties between existing financing ecosystems to help local companies grow, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Fortude's AI-Driven Delivery Model Shortens ERP Implementation Timelines

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Fortude, a global digital solutions company, has introduced its artificial intelligence (AI)-driven delivery model for Infor CloudSuite implementations.

KWAP’s Dana Pemacu Invests RM51 Mln To Develop Local One-stop Nutraceutical Products Supplier, Brand Owner

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) has invested RM51 million in 2025 into a one-stop nutraceutical products supplier and brand owner in Malaysia, in its effort to develop the nation’s private markets ecosystem via Dana Pemacu.

MATRADE Encourages Sabah Entrepreneurs To Leverage MIHAS INSP To Penetrate Global Markets

KOTA KINABALU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) is encouraging Sabah entrepreneurs to participate in the Malaysia International Halal Exhibition (MIHAS) 2026 and register for the International Sourcing Programme (INSP) organised in conjunction with the exhibition.

Mary Kay Reaffirms Global Women Empowerment Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has reaffirmed its commitment to enriching women’s lives worldwide through its signature Pink Changing Lives Program, a global initiative that combines purpose-driven giving with cause marketing to create meaningful and measurable impact across communities.