GLICs Deploy RM20.3 Bln Under GEAR-uP In 2025, Uplifting Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Government-Linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP), which is entering its third year, saw government-linked investment companies (GLICs) allocating and deploying RM 20.3 billion domestically. 

BNM’s International Reserves Rise To US$132.1 Bln As At July 31

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves rose to US$132.1 billion as at July 31, 2026, from US$131.8 billion as at July 15, 2026.

Capital Market To Drive Next Phase Of Semiconductor Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's capital market has an important role to play in supporting the nation's next phase of semiconductor growth as the country positions itself to capture opportunities arising from the reorganisation of global semiconductor supply chains.

Labuan Corporation Opens Up Five Strategic Assets For Leasing, Development

LABUAN, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The 18-hole Labuan International Golf Club (LIGC), which has hosted Professional Golf of Malaysia (PGM) championships co-sanctioned by the Asian Development Tour (ADT), is among five strategic assets being offered by Labuan Corporation for lease and development.

MAG Mandates Drug Screening For All Pilots, Says Detained Pilot Was Off Duty

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has commenced mandatory drug screening for all 1,260 Malaysia Airlines pilots and will implement stricter screening for all active pilots, going beyond current industry practice.

Bergedil Tofu Maker Eyes Seven-Figure Sales In 2026

By Nur Fadhliana Shaari

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Starting with just one sack of potatoes a day - enough to produce 150 packs (900 pieces) of “bergedil” or stuffed tofu puffs, local food enterprise TahuXTahu, which began operations in 2017, has achieved remarkable growth.

Ringgit Opens Mostly Higher Versus Major Currencies, Steady Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened mostly higher against other major currencies, and was almost unchanged versus the US dollar, as escalating global tensions capped gains in the greenback ahead of the release of the United States’ non-farm payrolls (NFP) data.

Gold Futures Extend Gains On Weaker US Dollar

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains today, building on the previous session's sharp rally as the weaker US dollar continued to underpin demand for the precious metal.

Foreign Investors Return To Malaysian Equities With RM300.9 Mln Net Inflows In July

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to Malaysian equities in July, recording RM300.9 million in net inflows, with buying concentrated in financial services, transportation and logistics, and utilities.

Tong Herr To Be Taken Private Via SCR Exercise, Offers RM2.55 Per Share

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Tong Herr Resources Bhd’s major shareholders, Allrich Corp and Richard Holdings Ltd, as the joint offerors, have proposed to take the company private by way of a selective capital reduction and repayment (SCR) exercise.

Lotte Chemical Titan 2Q Net Loss Widens To RM174.2 Mln, Revenue Up 116 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- Lotte Chemical Titan Holding Bhd’s net loss widened to RM174.2 million in the second quarter (2Q) ended June 30, 2026, from RM173.08 million in the same quarter a year ago.

Ringgit Ends Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Jobs Data

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, although gains were capped by a broadly firmer greenback as investors remained cautious ahead of the release of the closely watched United States (US) non-farm payrolls (NFP) report tomorrow, an analyst said.