Rubber Market Seen Range-bound Next Week On Geopolitical Uncertainty, Tariff Talks

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain range-bound next week as geopolitical uncertainty and renewed tariff discussions weigh on global buying interest.

KL20 2026 Adds Four New Focus Areas, Raising Total To Eight Sectors

PETALING JAYA, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Kuala Lumpur 20 (KL20) 2026 will introduce four new focus areas: the creative economy, digital economy, digital gaming, and the third sector, in addition to the original priorities announced under KL20 2024.

Admi Shahrul Thrives On The Adrenaline Rush As Porsche’s Elite Sportscar Instructor

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- Racing a sports car can deliver an adrenaline rush, but for Admi Shahrul Ahmad Saffian, helping others master these high-performance vehicles gives him a sense of excitement and a passion that has become even more rewarding.

Selective Buying Of Defensive Stocks Lifts Bursa Malaysia Higher At Close

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to close higher on Wednesday on selective buying of defensive stocks after a volatile trading session.

Chery Auto Expands Global LEPAS NEV Lineup

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Chery Auto, a global automotive manufacturer, has announced that its mid-to-premium new energy vehicle (NEV) brand, LEPAS, is advancing its global market expansion with a comprehensive NEV lineup comprising the LEPAS L4 EV, LEPAS L6 EV and LEPAS L8 PHEV.

CIMB Islamic Bank Named World's Best Islamic Bank At Euromoney Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- CIMB Islamic Bank Bhd was named the World's Best Islamic Bank at the Euromoney Islamic Finance Awards 2026, becoming the first Malaysian bank to receive the prestigious global accolade since its inception.

F1’s Return A Golden Opportunity To Rebuild Malaysia's Motorsports Ecosystem

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Formula One's (F1) return to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) presents Malaysia with a golden opportunity to rebuild its motorsport ecosystem, according to Malaysia’s former F1 driver Alex Yoong.

Sepang's Return Sparks Wave Of Nostalgia Across Formula 1

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Before Formula One (F1) cars return to the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) this October, Malaysia's comeback to the championship has already begun online.

LEPAS Unveils L8 With Intelligent LEX Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- LEPAS is bringing its new L8 model to global markets, with its proprietary Intelligent LEX Platform inspired by the composure, precision and control displayed by the greatest playmakers at the 2026 United States-Canada-Mexico football tournament.

ECRL Expected To Contribute Up To RM90 Bln To GDP By 2047

By Anis Nabilla Md Wazilah

KUANTAN, July 21 (Bernama) -- The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project is projected to generate RM80 to RM90 billion in cumulative value added contribution to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2047. 

CIMB Aims To Be Primary Wealth Partner For ASEAN’s Affluent

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group aims to become the primary wealth management partner for affluent individuals across ASEAN through the introduction of CIMB Private Wealth, as rising incomes, urbanisation and intergenerational wealth transfers reshape demand for wealth advisory services across the region.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Lack of New Market Catalysts

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday in range-bound trade amid an absence of fresh market catalysts, a trader said.