CPO Futures Extend Losses On Weaker Crude Oil, Vegetable Oil Markets

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower for a second consecutive day on Tuesday, weighed by easing crude oil prices.

SIA Group Posts S$76 Mln Net Loss In 1Q Despite Achieving Record Revenue

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 28 (Bernama) -- Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group posted a net loss of S$76 million (S$1=RM3.16) during the first quarter (1Q) ended June 30, 2026, compared to net profit of S$186 million in the same quarter of the preceding year. 

Govt Does Not Impose Price Control Mechanism For EV Charging, Encourages Private Sector Participation - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The government has not introduced any price control mechanism for public electric vehicle (EV) charging services. Instead, charging rates are determined by charging station operators based on their respective commercial considerations.

Monetary Authority Of Singapore Posts S$20 Bln FY2025/26 Net Profit On Strong Investment Gains

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 28 (Bernama) -- The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) recorded a net profit of S$20.0 billion (S$1=RM3.16) for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2025/26), driven by strong investment gains.

454 Students Graduate From Sidec's ASEM Semiconductor Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 454 students have graduated from the Advanced Semiconductor Academy Malaysia (ASEM) semiconductor programme run by the Selangor Information Technology and Digital Economy Corporation (Sidec).

Gold Futures Track COMEX To Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking losses on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Pay Growth Lags Productivity, Wage-Setting System Needs Review — BNM Deputy Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) sees the country’s wage growth has lagged productivity growth and believes there is a need to review its wage-setting system, particularly how adjustments to the minimum wage translate into wages at higher levels.

Ringgit Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Against Greenback At Close

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against most major currencies but eased against the greenback on Tuesday amid cautious investor sentiment ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision later this week.

KLCI Futures Close Lower In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, mirroring the cash market. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Lower On Caution Ahead of Fed Meeting, Tech Earnings

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed marginally lower on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of a busy week featuring the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy meeting and earnings releases from major US technology companies.

Vaseehar Hassan Appointed AmanahRaya Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Amanah Raya Bhd (AmanahRaya) has appointed Datuk Seri Dr Vaseehar Hassan Abdul Razack as its chairman.

Univar Solutions Acquires Interpur Chemicals To Expand EMEA Reach

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions) has acquired Interpur Chemicals, a distributor of polyurethanes and powder coatings in Europe, expanding its Performance Materials business and regional capabilities across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).