KL Midtown Unveils Sustainable Office Towers, Expects More Tenants Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- KL Midtown today unveiled its sustainable signature office towers for leasing and expects to attract more tenants next year.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Crude Oil, Soybean Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Thursday, driven by stronger crude oil and soybean oil prices amid tensions in West Asia.

Gold Futures End Lower In Sync With COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking weaker gold prices on the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX).

Bumipeda Urges Govt To Review MDR Charges On Petrol Station Operators

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Petrol Station Operators Association of Malaysia (Bumipeda) has urged the government to review the Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) charged on credit card transactions.

Ringgit Ends Easier Against Greenback Amid West Asia Tensions

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed slightly lower against the US dollar on Thursday as escalating tensions in West Asia fuelled expectations of a potential United States (US) interest rate hike, supporting the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Snaps 3-Day Losing Streak To End Higher

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif & Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a three-day pullback to close 0.18 per cent higher on Thursday, as surge in global oil prices supported Malaysia’s energy-related companies, while utilities attracted investors seeking defensive earnings amid persistent global uncertainties.

National Petroleum Reserve Establishment Timely Amid Recurring Geopolitical Tensions - Analysts

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s move to study the establishment of a national petroleum reserve (NPR) is timely as recurring geopolitical tensions around key global shipping routes underscore the need to strengthen the country’s long-term energy resilience, said analysts.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Gains In Regional Futures, Surge In Oil Prices

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and a surge in crude oil prices.

CGC Digital, Credit Bureau Malaysia Sign MoU To Help MSMEs Improve Their Credit Standing

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- CGC Digital and Credit Bureau Malaysia (CBM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to help more Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) better understand their credit standing and improve their position to access financing.

Mongolian Mining Boosts Second Quarter Coal, Gold Output

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Mongolian Mining Corporation reported stronger operational performance for the second quarter ended June 30, 2026, with washed coking coal production rising 29 per cent year-on-year to 2,814.1 thousand tonnes (kt).

Diesel Subsidy Savings Channelled Back Into Targeted Assistance Programmes - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- Savings generated from the targeted diesel subsidy mechanism are not being retained solely as a fiscal surplus, but are instead utilised to strengthen targeted assistance programmes, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

Strengthening Of Ringgit Reflects Strong Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, July 23 (Bernama) -- The strengthening of the ringgit to RM4.0905 on July 20, 2026, reflects strong economic fundamentals, supported by resilient export performance and a sustained trade surplus, according to the Ministry of Economy.