KLCI Futures Close Lower

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

Petronas Advances TriCipta AI Through Third JDA with IBM, Tridiagonal.AI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd has signed the third joint development agreement (JDA) with IBM Malaysia Sdn Bhd (IBM) and Tridiagonal.AI Pvt Ltd (T.AI) to advance its flagship TriCipta AI across the upstream value chain.

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.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Regional Futures

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.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close Slightly Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Late buying interest lifted Bursa Malaysia to a slightly higher close on Wednesday, reversing earlier losses and bucking the mixed performance across regional markets.

Record Unveils Sharia-Compliant Investment Platform

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.

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.

EIG's MidOcean Secures US$1.13 Bln Investment From Private Department

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)

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.