Johor To Produce AI Cleaning Robots Under China Partnership

By Hasnah Jusid

KULAI, July 16 (Bernama) -- Johor is set to become the production base for artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cleaning robots under a technology transfer partnership between a local company and a Chinese robotics firm.

Accertify: Middle East And Africa Record Highest Air Travel Fraud Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The fraud pressure continues to vary significantly by market, with the most notable shift occurring across the Middle East and Africa, according to Accertify's second quarter (Q2) Global Air Travel Fraud Report.

Ringgit Rises As Soft US Data Weighs On Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains against the US dollar at Thursday's opening, supported by weaker-than-expected US economic data, an analyst said.

Public, Businesses Must Be Prepared For Challenges Arising From Hormuz Closure -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- The government is reminding the public and businesses not to become complacent or underestimate the economic and supply chain impacts following Iran's declaration of the renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Jati Tinggi Secures RM22.6 Mln Data Centre-Related Contracts In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Infrastructure utilities engineering solutions provider Jati Tinggi Group Bhd's (JTGB) wholly owned subsidiary has secured two data centre-related contracts in Johor worth a combined value of RM22.6 million.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Weighed By Profit-taking In Banking, Energy Stocks

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower as investors locked in profits following three consecutive sessions of gains, with banking and oil and gas counters leading the decline.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly in the banking and utilities counters. 

InterSystems Named Gartner Leader For Enterprise EHR

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- InterSystems, a creative data technology provider, has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Praytell Expands Into Asia With Singapore Office

KUALA LUMPUR, July 15 (Bernama) -- Praytell has expanded into Asia with the opening of a Singapore office, marking the creative communications agency's latest step in its global growth strategy and strengthening its presence across North America, Europe, Asia and Australia.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar Amid Cautious Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious ahead of the release of the US inflation data for June amid continued geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Energy, Banking Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia To More Than One Pct Gain

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its rally to close more than one per cent higher on Tuesday, lifted by strong buying interest in oil and gas as well as banking counters as investors positioned for potentially firmer energy prices following renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major, Regional Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against major and regional currencies, including the US dollar, on Monday amid continued geopolitical uncertainties in West Asia.