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KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat sitting, which was adjourned on July 16, 2026, saw the passage of the National Trust Fund (KWAN) Bill 2026 and the Statistics Bill 2026, aimed at strengthening more disciplined withdrawals and clearer governance, as well as establishing a more modern and comprehensive legal framework.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd, under DRB-HICOM Bhd, remains focused on reducing losses through its transformation plan, supported by network rationalisation, expansion of digital channels and prudent management of its cost base and revenue mix.
By M. Saraswathi & Karina Imran
KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will continue its efforts to promote two-way flows and deepen Malaysia’s onshore financial market through the measured liberalisation of its foreign exchange policy (FEP) framework, while safeguarding Malaysia’s financial and macroeconomic stability.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 20 (Bernama) -- Changan Automobile has reaffirmed its long-term investment commitment to Thailand, highlighting the country's role as its regional manufacturing headquarters for Southeast Asia during the Thailand-China (Sichuan) Investment and Economic Forum 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 19 (Bernama) -- A renowned economist has cautioned that a national petroleum reserve should not be a standalone energy initiative but rather be one component of a broader economic security strategy encompassing food security, critical minerals, semiconductors and digital infrastructure.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- The Retirement Fund (Incorporated) (KWAP) says that it is continuing to pursue all available avenues to maximise the recovery of its investment in eFishery.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), a global solutions provider of speciality ingredients and chemicals, has been named one of the World’s Greenest Companies 2026 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- GenOptima, an enterprise Generative Engine Optimisation (GEO) infrastructure provider, has launched its Results-as-a-Service (RaaS)-based GEO solution to help organisations enhance artificial intelligence (AI) search visibility through measurable AI visibility management.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve stock reflects a broader shift in national policy as rising geoeconomic risks compel countries to place greater emphasis on energy security alongside economic resilience, according to experts.
MELAKA, July 16 (Bernama) -- Melaka is strengthening its position as one of Malaysia's leading semiconductor and advanced manufacturing hubs by leveraging its established industrial ecosystem, skilled workforce and strategic location to attract the next generation of high-value investments.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should adopt a phased and fiscally prudent approach if it decides to establish a national petroleum reserve stock, ensuring the initiative strengthens long-term energy resilience without placing unnecessary pressure on public finances, according to IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan.
KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat has today passed the Statistics Bill 2026, which is aimed, among other things, to replace the Statistics Act 1965 (Act 415) to establish a more modern and comprehensive legal framework aligned with the current data and statistics ecosystem.
