By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed today, tracking regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over temporary supply disruptions in Thailand and a weaker ringgit against the US dollar.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Record Asset Management GmbH (RAM), a subsidiary of London-listed Record Financial Group plc (Record), has launched Record Amanah, a platform offering Sharia-compliant investment solutions to institutional investors, as it expands its private markets business.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- EIG, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, announced that its liquefied natural gas (LNG) company, MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), has secured a US$1.13 billion investment from the Private Department of Sheikh Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan (Private Department). (US$1=RM4.07)
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).
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.
PUTRAJAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- OPPO today launched the Reno16 Series in Malaysia, with the introduction of a new smartphone lineup featuring artificial intelligence (AI)-powered photography, creative editing tools and a refreshed design aimed at enhancing content creation for users.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- The government is streamlining policies and incentives to accelerate the development of the electric vehicle (EV) ecosystem, including expanding charging facilities nationwide, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Anaqua has renewed its partnership with Sony Group Corporation (Sony) to continue providing intellectual property (IP) management technology and services, supporting the Japanese company's efforts to strengthen IP as a driver of business strategy, innovation and global growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Vivani Medical Inc (Vivani), a biopharmaceutical company developing ultra long-acting drug implants, has signed an agreement with Novo Nordisk to evaluate its semaglutide drug implant, NPM-139, for chronic weight management.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Global chemical company, LyondellBasell (LYB) has introduced an innovative flexible packaging solution for Marabou chocolate bars, developed in collaboration with Mondelez International, Amcor, Taghleef Industries and other industry players.
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).
