B15 Biodiesel Expected To Save 386.7 Mln Litres Of Diesel Annually

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Increasing the biodiesel blend from B10 to B12 or B15 in Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah is expected to reduce diesel consumption by 334,139 tonnes a year, equivalent to about 386.73 million litres per annum.

BNM Sets More Comprehensive Assessments For Development Financial Institutions Starting 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has set a more comprehensive framework to assess the performance of development financial institutions (DFIs) beginning in 2027, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday in line with the cash market. 

Oriental Interest To Acquire Chin Hin (Jitra), CHJ Motor For RM280 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Property developer Oriental Interest Bhd (OIB) has proposed to acquire the entire equity interest in Chin Hin (Jitra) Sdn Bhd (CHJSB) and CHJ Motor Holdings Sdn Bhd (CMHSB) for RM280 million. 

CLMT Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM43.99 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Capitaland Malaysia Trust (CLMT) posted a higher net profit of RM43.99 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) from RM35.06 million in the same period last year.

US Tariff Measures Pose Trade, Geopolitical Risks Despite Limited Near-Term Impact -- OCBC

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- The new Section 301 tariffs are expected to have a largely muted impact on exports to the United States (US) in the near term, given extensive product exemptions and relatively lower effective tariff rates than originally anticipated, although geopolitical risks remain significant.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Higher On Bargain-Hunting

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher as bargain-hunting activities emerged in banking and plantation heavyweights following the recent pullback.

Malaysia's Economic Fundamentals Remain Resilient Amid Global Cost Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic fundamentals remain strong despite mounting global cost pressures arising from ongoing geopolitical tensions, said the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).

OCBC Malaysia, CGC Launch RM1.3 Bln Guarantee Facility To Boost SME Financing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 27 (Bernama) -- OCBC Malaysia has teamed up with Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) to establish a RM1.3 billion guarantee facility aimed at improving financing access for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

AMRO Raises Malaysia's 2026 Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct On Strong AI-Driven Exports

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, July 27 (Bernama) -- The ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) has revised Malaysia's growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent for 2026 from an initial 4.6 per cent projection, driven by robust AI-related demand.

Ministry Of Economy Posts Fourth-Best Development Expenditure Performance, Eyes Top Three By Year-End

PUTRAJAYA, July 27 (Bernama) --  The Ministry of Economy recorded the fourth-best development expenditure performance among ministries as of July 21 after spending RM1.214 billion, or 57.42 percent, of its original 2026 development allocation of RM2.115 billion.

Statistics Bill 2026 Expected To Be Gazetted By Year-End, Says Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, July 27 (Bernama) -- The Statistics Bill 2026 is expected to be gazetted by the end of this year after completing the administrative process following its approval in Parliament, said Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.