Govt Approves 46 Pasir Puteh Projects Worth RM207.2 Mln, Supports ECRL Development

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- The government has approved 46 projects for the Pasir Puteh parliamentary constituency in Kelantan for 2026, with a total allocation ceiling of RM207.2 million. These include developing downstream industrial infrastructure to support activities near the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) cargo station.

Shipping Recovery To Take Time As Malaysian Ports Prepare For Hormuz Backlog

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13  (Bernama) – Ports, shipping lines and cargo owners are now confronting the formidable task of restoring global supply chains and clearing a backlog of vessels and cargo built up during months of conflict in and around the Strait of Hormuz, a process that industry players say could take weeks or even months.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its upward momentum at midday, supported by bargain hunting in selected heavyweight stocks after profit-taking weighed on the market in the early morning session.

Pos Malaysia Targets 70,000 Customers For New Pos ArRahnu Gold-i Service In First Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 13 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd is targeting between 50,000 and 70,000 customers for its newly launched Syariah-compliant digital gold service, Pos ArRahnu Gold-i, in the first year.

Southeast Asia’s Next Growth Cycle To Be Driven By ‘Fabulous Five’ - Economist

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asia’s next growth cycle will not be written by one economy, one commodity cycle or one manufacturing corridor, but will instead be shaped by five economies, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Malaysia Airlines Adds Shanghai Flight Cancellations Due To Typhoon Bavi

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines has announced additional flight cancellations involving the Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai route due to adverse weather conditions associated with Typhoon Bavi, following yesterday’s advisory on cancellations involving the Kuala Lumpur-Taipei route. 

Sarawak To Establish Sibu Economic Zone With RM1.5 Bln Allocation -- Abang Johari

SIBU, July 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will establish the Sibu Economic Zone (SEZ) with an allocation of RM1.5 billion to coordinate Sibu’s economic development in a more comprehensive and integrated manner, said Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg.

Indonesia’s Creative Sector Leverages AI Solutions, Opens Doors For Selangor Collaboration

BANDUNG, July 11 (Bernama) -- The visit to Indonesia’s creative industry under the Selangor International Business Summit (SIBS)@ASEAN highlighted how artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a supporting infrastructure for everyday life, as Selangor and Indonesia explore opportunities for collaboration and the deployment of AI solutions across industries.

MAS Joins Quirky Norway-England Airlines Logo Swipe Challenge

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airlines (MAS) joined the FIFA World Cup fever with a cheeky social media reaction to an “airline rivalry” between Norwegian Air and British Airways.

CPO Futures Seen Trading With Bearish Bias Next Week Amid Weak External Cues

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week as weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices continue to weigh on market sentiment.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week ahead of the release of the the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, an analyst said.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Range-Bound Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures are expected to trade within a narrow range next week as investors monitor developments in West Asia and their potential impact on global markets.