Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar On Robust Economic Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday, supported by robust Malaysian economic data that reinforced confidence in the country's economic fundamentals.

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday. 

Analysts Project Malaysia's Exports To Grow Robustly In 2026, Driven By Stronger Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has upgraded Malaysia’s export growth for 2026 to 21.7 per cent from the previous projection of 15.3 per cent, underpinned by stronger-than-expected year-to-date export performance, with exports expanding by 27.5 per cent.

DPM Fadillah Welcomes AirBorneo's Inaugural Flight At KLIA

SEPANG, July 20 (Bernama) — Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof welcomed AirBorneo Airways inaugural flight from Kuching to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Terminal 1 here today.

MN Holdings Gets SC Nod For Main Market Transfer

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- MN Holdings Bhd has secured approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) for its proposed transfer to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd from the ACE Market.

Malaysia's Total Trade Up 44.7 Pct To RM340.9 Bln In June 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance continued to strengthen in June 2026, growing by 44.7 per cent to RM340.9 billion from RM235.6 billion a year earlier on sustained growth in both exports and imports. 

Road To MAHA Labuan 2026 To Feature Fisheries, Agriculture, Agrotourism Industries

LABUAN, July 20 (Bernama) -- Visitors to Road to MAHA Labuan 2026 can look forward to themed exhibition zones showcasing agriculture, fisheries, entrepreneurship, agrotourism and food industries at the July 23-26 event at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex.

Changan Reaffirms Thailand Investment Commitment 

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Changan Automobile has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment to Thailand, highlighting the country's role as its regional manufacturing headquarters for Southeast Asia during the Thailand-China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026.

iFLYTEK Launches GuideX Intelligent Interaction Agent For Public Services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK has launched GuideX, an intelligent interaction agent for public service environments, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.

Foreign Funds Extend Buying Streak, Net Inflows Jump Eightfold To RM612.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign institutions extended two consecutive weeks of net buying, recording RM612.3 million in net inflows, around eight times higher than the previous week’s inflows of RM75.3 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Road To MAHA Labuan 2026 To Drive Food Security -- Labuan Corporation

LABUAN, July 20 (Bernama) -- Road to MAHA Labuan 2026 at the Labuan International Sea Sports Complex will serve as a catalyst for food security, agro-economic growth and sustainable agricultural development on the duty-free island.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by stronger-than-expected advance estimates showing Malaysia's economy expanded faster in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.