Ringgit Ends Week Marginally Higher Against US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended the week marginally higher against the US dollar following weaker-than-expected US economic data although sentiment towards the greenback remained firm, as expectations of a Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike in September stayed intact.

Genting Plantations Unit Raises RM200 Mln In First Sukuk Murabahah Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Genting Plantations Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, Bina Restu Bhd, has completed its first issuance of RM200 million sukuk murabahah under its RM2 billion sukuk murabahah programme to finance the group’s property development activities.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Positive Global Data, Lower Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, supported by positive global economic data, a dealer said.

EV Development Must Go Hand In Hand With Infrastructure, Technology, And Talent - Johari

By Nur Afiradina Arshad

TANJONG MALIM, July 31 (Bernama) -- The electric vehicle industry’s development should not focus solely on vehicle sales but must be supported by a comprehensive ecosystem, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct In June On Lower Retail Fuel Inflation -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lower retail fuel inflation, particularly for RON97 and diesel, contributed to Malaysia’s headline inflation easing to 1.9 per cent in June, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Asian LNG Prices May Decline If Peace Talks Progress - Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices are expected to decline further for the remainder of the year if peace talks between the United States (US) and Iran progress, according to Rystad Energy. 

Govt Shifts Focus To Scaling Up MSMEs After Resilient 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector remains resilient as the sector's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.7 per cent to almost RM690 billion in 2025.

Lantronix, Swarmer Partner On AI Drone Compute Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lantronix Inc has partnered with drone autonomy software developer Swarmer Inc to develop a customised compute platform for Group 1 unmanned aerial systems (UAS), supporting the deployment of first-person view (FPV) and other small drones for defence programmes in Ukraine, the United States (US) and allied nations.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Positive At Midday, In Line With Most Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed higher at midday, supported by buying activities, in tandem with the stronger performance across most regional markets.

BNM: Malaysia's International Reserves Assets At US$132.56 Bln As Of End-June

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s international reserve assets amounted to US$132.56 billion (US$1= RM4.08), while other foreign currency assets stood at US$1.54 billion as of end-June 2026, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Mary Kay Reports Progress On 2030 Sustainability Goals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc has released its 2026 Sustainability Report, highlighting progress towards its 2030 goals and key achievements in environmental, social and economic initiatives in 2025.

AICB, ICC Academy Launch Certified Trade Finance Qualification To Strengthen Malaysia’s Talent Pipeline

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB) in collaboration with the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Academy has officially launched the Certified Trade Finance Professional (CTFP) programme in Malaysia, expanding access to an internationally recognised qualification for professionals supporting cross-border trade.