KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.

MADANI Govt Continues Working With BNM, Banking Industry To Ensure Financial System Remains Stable

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The MADANI government will continue to work closely with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the banking industry to ensure the country’s financial system remains stable, inclusive, and people-centred.

Banks Must Move Beyond AI Adoption To Trusted Implementation -- AICB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- There is a need for banks to move beyond Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption towards trusted implementation, backed by stronger governance, assurance, resilience and future-ready talent, said the Asian Institute of Chartered Bankers (AICB).

Malaysia Strengthens Healthcare Trade Ties With Thailand At WHX Bangkok 2026

By Kenny Teng Khoon Hock

BANGKOK, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its economic partnership with Thailand through its participation in the World Health Expo (WHX) Bangkok 2026, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

IILM's Outstanding Sukuk Portfolio Hits Record US$7.2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation’s (IILM) total outstanding short-term sukuk assets climbed to a record US$7.2 billion, following a US$1.28 billion issuance and reissuance exercise (US$1=RM4.07).

Acronis Wins Singapore Workforce Transformation Award

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Acronis, a global cybersecurity and data protection company, announced that Acronis Asia Research and Development Pte Ltd has won the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) category of the Workforce Transformation Award for Information & Communications at the SGTech Industry Gala 2026.

GB Bond Receives Bursa Malaysia Approval For ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- GB Bond Holdings Bhd, a Penang-based manufacturer of water-based industrial adhesives, emulsion polymers and sealants, has obtained Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd's approval for its initial public offering (IPO) ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Future Of Finance To Be Defined By Trust, Not Technology -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The future of finance will not be defined by the speed or sophistication of technology, but by whether it strengthens trust, broadens opportunity and serves society well.

Future Of Finance Requires Human-AI Balance -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more embedded in finance, the future of the industry will need to combine human judgment with machine intelligence, guided by ethical leadership, accountability and a culture of responsible innovation.

BNM To Keep OPR At 2.75 Pct On Contained Inflation, Growth -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is expected to maintain the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent through 2026 on contained inflation and resilient domestic growth, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

HLIB Raises 2026, 2027 Average CPO Price Forecast To RM4,450, RM4,300 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has raised its 2026 and 2027 average crude palm oil (CPO) price assumptions by RM100 per tonne to RM4,450 per tonne and RM4,300 per tonne.

KLCI Futures Open Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts opened mixed on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives today.