OCBC Malaysia Wins FinanceAsia SME Bank Award For Third Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd (OCBC Malaysia) was named Best Bank for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Malaysia international category at the FinanceAsia Awards 2026, marking its third consecutive win.

Dewan Rakyat Passes KWAN 2026, Statistics 2026 Bills To Strengthen Governance, Modernise Legal Framework

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat sitting, which was adjourned on July 16, 2026, saw the passage of the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 and the Statistics Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening more disciplined withdrawals and clearer governance, as well as establishing a more modern and comprehensive legal framework.

Pos Malaysia Remains Focused On Reducing Losses Through Transformation Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd, under DRB-HICOM Bhd, remains focused on reducing losses through its transformation plan, supported by network rationalisation, expansion of digital channels and prudent management of its cost base and revenue mix.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Renewed Foreign Inflows

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, as renewed foreign inflows are expected to continue supporting the recovery of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI).

BNM To Continue Promoting Two-Way Flows In Onshore Financial Market

By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue its efforts to promote two-way flows and deepen Malaysia’s onshore financial market through the measured liberalisation of its foreign exchange policy (FEP) framework, while safeguarding Malaysia’s financial and macroeconomic stability.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower On Profit-taking In Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed lower on Monday as profit-taking in banking heavyweights weighed on the benchmark, although sentiment across the broader market remained steady.

KWAP's Performance Needs To Be Evaluated Fairly, It Records RM12.9 Bln Net Profit - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The performance of the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) needs to be assessed fairly considering that the retirement fund managed to record a net profit of RM12.9 billion, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Data Centres In Malaysia To Need Over US$20 Bln Funding Over Next Three Years - S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Data centres in Malaysia are estimated to require over US$20 billion (US$1=RM4.09) in funding for powered shells and equipment over the next three years, based on the estimated capacity addition of around two gigawatts (GW), according to S&P Global Ratings.

EFishery: No Compromise If There Is Corruption, Fraud In KWAP Investments -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The government will not compromise on any corruption or fraud in the Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) investments in aquaculture technology start-up company, eFishery, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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).

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.