Bursa Malaysia Extends Mid-morning Gains On Plantation, Utility Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains in mid-morning trade on Tuesday, lifted by continued buying in plantation and utility heavyweights.

Diversified Business Model To Keep Dialog Resilient, Says HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Dialog Group Bhd is poised to remain highly resilient in a volatile environment, particularly amid the West Asia conflict, thanks to its diversified business model, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Healthcare, Property Buying

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its gains to open higher on Tuesday, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in the healthcare and property sectors, despite the weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Uncertainties In West Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, amid uncertainties in the Strait of Hormuz, which lifted global crude oil prices, an analyst said.

Government Aims For Comprehensive Social Protection System To Prepare For Aged Nation Status — Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government aims to develop a comprehensive social protection system over the long term as one of the steps to prepare Malaysia for aged nation status, according to the Ministry of Economy.

Global Supply Crisis: MITI, Economy Ministry To Engage Manufacturers On Cost Pressures - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Ministry of Economy to engage manufacturers facing mounting pressure from the global supply crisis to help ease cost pressures.

National Biodiesel Programme Expected To Use 1.13 Mln Tonnes Of Palm Oil By End-2026 — KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Biodiesel Programme is expected to use approximately 1.13 million tonnes of palm oil by the end of 2026, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

CPO Futures Strengthen On Higher Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) – Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking gains in the crude oil market.

Milux Proposes To Acquire 100 Pct Stake In Movon For RM150 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Home appliance distributor Milux Corporation Bhd has proposed to acquire a 100 per cent equity interest in Movon Sdn Bhd from Abletech Solutions Sdn Bhd (ASSB) and Datuk Dr Lim Jee Gin for RM150 million.

KTC To Invest RM30 Mln In Gardenia Plant In Sarawak, Create 500 Jobs

KUCHING, July 13 (Bernama) -- Kim Teck Cheong Consolidated Bhd (KTC) plans to invest RM30 million in a Gardenia bread manufacturing plant in Kota Samarahan, Sarawak, creating 500 jobs for local graduates and skilled workers.

PRG Appoints Steven Kang As Group MD, Executive Director

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- PRG Holdings Bhd has appointed Steven Kang Boon Lian as its new group managing director and executive director effective today, replacing Andrew Chan Lim-Fai. 

Govt To Study Proposals From Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The National Economic Action Council (NEAC) has taken note of several proposals submitted by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and has decided that the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Economy Ministry should examine them.