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).

Petroleum Reserve Should Be Part Of A Broader Economic Security Strategy -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- A renowned economist has cautioned that a national petroleum reserve should not be a standalone energy initiative but rather be one component of a broader economic security strategy encompassing food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.

Syamsul Farizz Appointed New ECERDC CEO, To Lead ECER 2030 Agenda

PUTRAJAYA, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy today announced the appointment of Syamsul Farizz Nadzeri as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC).

KWAP Continues Pursuing All Avenues To Maximise Recovery Of Its Investment In eFishery

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) --  The Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) says that it is continuing to pursue all available avenues to maximise the recovery of its investment in eFishery.

Fujifilm Eyes M&A, Partnerships To Expand Solutions Business In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Fujifilm Business Innovation Corp is looking for opportunities to expand its business solutions segment in Malaysia through new business ventures, joint ventures and mergers and acquisitions (M&A), as businesses in the country increasingly embrace digital transformation.

Profit-taking Seen For Bursa Malaysia Next Week After Recent Strong Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a more modest range next week as investors engage in profit-taking following this week’s strong rally.

TERAJU Needs To Be Growth Facilitator, Not Just Financing Provider - Akmal Nasrullah

CYBERJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputera (TERAJU) needs to be a 'growth facilitator' that connects bumiputera companies to real opportunities, and not just focus on being a provider of programmes or financing.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Close On Foreign Fund Inflows, Second Quarter GDP

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Friday, supported by sustained foreign fund inflows and improving domestic macroeconomic fundamentals.

MBSB Bank, NCIA Ink MoU To Provide Up To RM1 Bln Financing For SMEs

PETALING JAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- MBSB Bank Bhd today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Northern Corridor Implementation Authority (NCIA) to accelerate economic growth across the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) with financing facilities of up to RM1 billion. 

Malaysia's Ports To Benefit From Supply Chain Shifts, Green Bunkering Push - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's port operators are poised to benefit from trade rerouting and increased transhipment activity despite elevated logistics costs, said AmBank (M) Bhd chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Univar Solutions Named Among Newsweek's World's Greenest Companies 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), a global solutions provider of speciality ingredients and chemicals, has been named one of the World’s Greenest Companies 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Malaysia’s Regional Growth Centres To Drive Next Phase Of High-Value Economic Development - RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's regional growth centres are well-positioned to drive the next phase of high-value economic development, according to RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).