PKMM Urges Govt To Expedite Rollout Of Construction Projects For 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Malay Contractors Association of Malaysia (PKMM) has urged the government to expedite the implementation of construction projects planned for 2026 to ensure the continued operation of local contractors and revitalise the country’s construction sector. 

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade On An Upside Bias Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with an upside bias next week, supported by resilient corporate earnings, improving foreign fund inflows, and easing concerns over global trade.

Rubber Market To Trade Lower Next Week On Expectations Of Supply Increase

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade lower next week as an increase in supply is expected to weigh on prices. 

F&N 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM93.58 Mln On Lower Tax Expense

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit rose to RM93.58 million in the third quarter ended June 30, 2026 (3Q FY2026) compared to RM84.82 million in the same period a year ago, arising from lower tax expense for the quarter.

JS-SEZ Master Plan To Be Launched This December -- Akmal Nasrullah

BATU PAHAT, 31 July (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Master Plan is expected to be officially launched in conjunction with the Annual Leaders' Retreat this December, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Blue-Chip Buying, Tracks Most Regional Markets

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher on Friday as investors continued to accumulate blue-chip stocks in line with stronger performances across most regional markets.

Malaysia's Headline Inflation Eases To 1.9 Pct In June On Lower Retail Fuel Inflation -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Lower retail fuel inflation, particularly for RON97 and diesel, contributed to Malaysia’s headline inflation easing to 1.9 per cent in June, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

TH's RM10 Bln Loss Could Have Funded B40 Haj Pilgrims For Over 20 Years

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The RM10 billion loss incurred by Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) could have funded haj subsidies for a larger number of muassasah pilgrims -- particularly those from the B40 group -- to perform the pilgrimage over a period of more than 20 years.

Riyadh Air Sees Strong Demand For Kuala Lumpur Route, Eyes Daily Flights

SEPANG, July 31 (Bernama) -- Riyadh Air has identified Kuala Lumpur as its first Southeast Asian destination on the back of strong travel demand between Malaysia and Saudi Arabia, with plans to increase its current three-times-weekly service to daily flights, its chief commercial officer Vincent Coste said.

Govt Shifts Focus To Scaling Up MSMEs After Resilient 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME) sector remains resilient as the sector's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 5.7 per cent to almost RM690 billion in 2025.

ITMAX Secures RM120 Mln Smart Street Lighting Contract From DBKL

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- ITMAX System Bhd has secures a RM120 million contract from Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) for the supply, installation and maintenance of smart street light systems across Kuala Lumpur.

Bursa Malaysia Shares Ease After Reporting Higher 2Q Profit

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd's share price slipped in early trade despite the exchange operator reporting higher net profit for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026).