RON95 Subsidy Savings Used For Targeted Support, Food Security --MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Savings generated from the targeted RON95 petrol subsidy mechanism are not being retained solely as a fiscal surplus, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.

Gold Futures End Higher In Tandem With COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today in tandem with gains in gold prices on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

BYD Sime Motors Launches First BYD Certified Outlet In Asia Pacific

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- BYD Sime Motors has launched BYD Certified, the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker's official certified pre-owned vehicle programme, marking the establishment of the first BYD Certified outlet in the Asia Pacific region.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets, firmer benchmark crude oil prices and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Weighed Down By Banking Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in the red, weighed down by selling pressure in banking stocks.

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.

iFLYTEK Launches GuideX Intelligent Interaction Agent For Public Services

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- iFLYTEK has launched GuideX, an intelligent interaction agent for public service environments, at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) 2026.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies

By Siti Noor Afera Abu & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and major currencies on Monday, supported by stronger-than-expected advance estimates showing Malaysia's economy expanded faster in the second quarter (2Q) of 2026.