By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Measures to diversify supply sources and assess strategic stockpiling needs are crucial for extending the resilience of the country's petroleum supply beyond the current operational period, according to the Ministry of Economy.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Escalating geopolitical risks in West Asia are causing the retail prices of unsubsidised petrol and diesel to rise from July 23 to July 29, 2026, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Orkim Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Orkim Ambition Sdn Bhd, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement with ALLContinents International Shipping Ltd for the proposed acquisition of an IMO Type II oil/chemical tanker for 157 million renminbi (about RM94.88 million).
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- While the Brent crude oil price hike would harm the global market, some heavy indexes of artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductor beneficiaries are still attracting flows, creating a sharp split beneath the surface, an analyst said.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) recorded 51 million passenger movements across its Malaysian airports in the first half of 2026 (1H 2026), up 1.8 per cent from a year earlier.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's automotive sales are expected to remain resilient in the second half of 2026 (2H2026), supported by the introduction of more localised electric vehicle (EV) models and stronger demand for hybrid vehicles, fuelled by consumers' growing preference for new energy vehicles.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in August, supported by Indonesia’s B50 biodiesel implementation from July, firmer energy markets and improved biodiesel economics.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total industry volume (TIV) is now projected to reach 800,000 units in 2026, up from the earlier forecast of 790,000 units, driven by stronger-than-expected demand, according to the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA).
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The West Asia conflict could add RM1.1 billion to the construction industry’s diesel bill in 2026, given the higher average diesel price since the turmoil began, Juwai IQI co-founder and group chief executive officer Kashif Ansari said today.
