Economy

Egg Medical Supports New Radiation Safety Consensus Statement 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Egg Medical, a global radiation protection company, has announced its support for a landmark expert consensus statement published in the Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI).

Mongolian Mining Boosts Second Quarter Coal, Gold Output

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation reported stronger operational performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, with washed coking coal production rising 29 per cent year-on-year to 2,814.1 thousand tonnes (kt).

Diesel Subsidy Savings Channelled Back Into Targeted Assistance Programmes - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Savings generated from the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism are not being retained solely as a fiscal surplus, but are instead utilised to strengthen targeted assistance programmes, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Strengthening Of Ringgit Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit to RM4.0905 on July 20, 2026, reflects strong economic fundamentals, supported by resilient export performance and a sustained trade surplus, according to the Ministry of Economy.

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.

Govt To Begin Formulating Budget 2027; Tabling Set For October - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the government will begin formulating Budget 2027 next month in preparation for its tabling in early October.

Trinity Group, Hamilton Reserve Bank Facilitate Nevis IBC Formation, Banking Access

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Trinity Group has collaborated with Hamilton Reserve Bank to support international entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish a Nevis International Business Company (IBC), offering a streamlined pathway from company formation to international banking.

Accertify Study Links Fraud-Cyber Convergence To Better Business Outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Accertify, a fraud decisioning provider, has found that fraud-cyber convergence leads to better business outcomes, according to a proprietary study conducted in partnership with Liminal.

Manufacturing Sector's Performance Remains Positive In 1Q 2026 Under NIMP 2030

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's manufacturing sector has continued to strengthen under the New Industrial Master Plan 2030 (NIMP 2030), with its gross value-added increasing 5.9 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), two years after the policy's implementation.

Jumio Reports Strong Q2 2026 On Platform Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Jumio, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered identity intelligence provider, has announced a strong second quarter (Q2) for 2026, driven by platform innovation, executive leadership additions, and expanded customer adoption.

Tax Management An Integral Part Of Corporate Governance -- IRB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) — Tax management has become an integral part of corporate governance strategy as more companies place greater emphasis on tax compliance, risk management, and transparency in their business operations, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (IRB) said today.

Velesto Edges Higher After Securing US$51 Mln Chevron Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Velesto Energy Bhd’s share price inched up half-a-sen to 26.5 sen after securing a US$51 million (US$1=RM4.08) contract from Chevron Malaysia under the North Malay Basin Full Field Development Campaign.