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Brent Remains Slightly Above US$100 Per Barrel On Escalating US-Iran Conflict

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Brent crude oil prices have remained above US$100 per barrel today amid the escalating United States-Iran conflict, reigniting fears over global energy supplies.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Cautious Market Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, with cautious sentiment expected to remain after Thursday's regional rally left Asian markets exposed to Wall Street's overnight pullback.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, driven by stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices amid tensions in West Asia.

Bumipeda Urges Govt To Review MDR Charges On Petrol Station Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions.

Ringgit Ends Easier Against Greenback Amid West Asia Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak To End Higher

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.

National Petroleum Reserve Establishment Timely Amid Recurring Geopolitical Tensions - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Gains In Regional Futures, Surge In Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and a surge in crude oil prices.

SC, Hong Kong SFC Ink MoU To Facilitate Dual IPO Listings, Cross-border Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) and the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong (SFC) today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a practical framework to facilitate dual initial public offering (IPO) listings, including primary and secondary listings, mutual recognition of investment funds, and expanded cross-border investment opportunities.

Maybank, CGIF Ink MoU To Strengthen ASEAN+3 Local Currency Capital Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Maybank and Credit Guarantee and Investment Facility (CGIF) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen and deepen local currency capital markets in ASEAN+3 markets (Southeast Asia, China, Japan and South Korea).

Petronas Chemicals Up On Stronger Potential 2Q Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s share price rose 1.69 per cent to RM4.80, on stronger potential quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) earnings in 2Q FY2026, mainly driven by the fertiliser and methanol segment.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar, Tracks Major Currencies

By Siti Radziah Hamzah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar in the early session, tracking other major currencies, as the domestic unit is likely to stay cautious amid lingering West Asia tensions that further disrupt global oil and gas flows.