National Trust Fund Bill 2026 Strengthens Nation's Intergenerational Savings - MOF

PUTRAJAYA, July 17 (Bernama) -- The National Trust Fund Bill 2026, which was passed by the Dewan Rakyat yesterday, will strengthen the National Trust Fund (KWAN) as the country's intergenerational savings fund to ensure sustainable financial reserves for both present and future generations.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open slightly lower on Friday on profit-taking, in line with Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Flat Vs US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 -- The ringgit opened higher against most major currencies but was flat against the US dollar on Friday, as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of Malaysia’s advance estimate for the second quarter (2Q) gross domestic product (GDP) today, an analyst said.

15th SSM National Conference Returns With Focus On Navigating Business In The Digital Era

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Companies Commission of Malaysia (SSM) will host the 15th edition of the SSM National Conference (SSMNC), reaffirming its commitment to advancing thought leadership on corporate governance, digital transformation and sustainable business practices in Malaysia.

MOF: Binance Not Licensed By SC For Capital Market Activities In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Cryptocurrency and blockchain giant Binance has not been licensed or registered with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) to carry out capital market activities in Malaysia, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). 

Asset Recovery Trust Account Funds Used To Repay 1MDB, SRC Debts - MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The government stresses that the use of Asset Recovery Trust Account funds is made in accordance with the approved Trust Directive and only for authorised purposes, including to cover operating costs and repay 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and SRC International Sdn Bhd debts. 

Implementation Of WFH Saves 4.05 Mln Litres Of Petrol, Reduces Subsidy Spending By RM7.31 Mln -- MoF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) --  Following the implementation of the Work From Home (WFH) policy for federal civil servants, a total of 4.05 million litres of petrol had been saved, resulting in RM7.31 million in subsidy savings as of July 14, 2026.

CPO Futures Rebound On Higher CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded to close higher on Thursday, driven by stronger Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices.

KWAN Must Reflect Malaysia's Broader Natural Resource Wealth -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026, passed in the parliament today, underscores Malaysia's commitment to diversifying its economy.

AirBorneo Announces Temporary Adjustment To Selected Flight Frequencies Across Its ATR Network

KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo Airways Sdn Bhd today announced a temporary adjustment to flight frequencies on a small number of selected routes across its network, effective July 6 to Oct 24, as part of efforts to improve fleet reliability and strengthen schedule performance.

Malaysia Is Fifth Largest Source Of Foreign Investment In Indonesia In 2Q 2026

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was the fifth-largest source of foreign investment in Indonesia in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026, contributing US$700 million (US$1 = RM4.065), while Indonesia's realised investment totalled Rp511.8 trillion (Rp1 million = RM225).

Melaka Boosting Its Position As Semiconductor Hub To Attract High-value Investments

MELAKA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Melaka is strengthening its position as one of Malaysia's leading semiconductor and advanced manufacturing hubs by leveraging its established industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location to attract the next generation of high-value investments.