Former MIDA Director-General Sadasivan Dies At 86

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- Former Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) director-general Datuk N Sadasivan Pillay died this morning after a brief illness. He was 86.

Malaysia-Indonesia Halal Trade Projected To Top US$29 Bln This Year

JAKARTA, July 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia-Indonesia bilateral trade is projected to grow by 10 per cent this year to US$29.3 billion (US$1=RM4.07), supported by expanding cooperation in the halal sector and stronger market access between the two countries.

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.

Rubber Market Set To Trade With Downside Bias Next Week Amid West Asia Tensions, Weak Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade cautiously with a downside bias next week amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, subdued demand and weather-related supply disruptions.

Ringgit Expected To Trade Within Narrow Range Against US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range between RM4.05 and RM4.07 against the US dollar next week as investors await the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) report next Tuesday, which could set the tone for global financial markets, said analysts.