Gold Futures Seen Trading Sideways With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, July 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week.

PTT Synergy Unit To Acquire Logistics Software, IP For US$7.1 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- PTT Synergy Group Bhd’s indirect subsidiary, PTT Robotics Sdn Bhd, has agreed with vTradEx Information Technology (Shanghai) Co Ltd to acquire logistics software and related intellectual property (IP) rights for US$7.10 million (US$1=RM4.09).

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Regional Futures Performance, Supply Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Friday, tracking regional rubber futures markets and ongoing expectations of ample natural rubber supply from major producer Thailand during the peak tapping season, a dealer said.

Malaysia's Ports To Benefit From Supply Chain Shifts, Green Bunkering Push - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's port operators are poised to benefit from trade rerouting and increased transhipment activity despite elevated logistics costs, said AmBank (M) Bhd chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

PM Anwar Grateful Malaysia's Economy Grows 5.8 Pct In Second Quarter Of 2026

NILAI, July 17 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today expressed gratitude for Malaysia's economic growth estimated at 5.8 per cent in the second quarter of 2026 after recording 5.4 per cent growth in the first quarter of this year.

Malaysia's Inflation Slows To 1.9 Pct In June 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose at a slower pace of 1.9 per cent in June 2026 as compared with 2.0 per cent in the previous month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

iFAST Global Bank Adds China QR Payment Support

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- iFAST Global Bank has expanded its Worldwide Scan & Pay service to support QR code payments in China, allowing customers to make cross-border transactions through Alipay+, the unified wallet gateway of Ant International.

Malaysia's Automotive TIV Seen At 790,000 Units In 2026 - Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) projects the total industry volume (TIV) for the Malaysian automotive industry to reach 790,000 units in calendar year 2026 (CY2026).

TM's Wholesale Business To Remain Key Growth Driver -- Rhb IB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) --  Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s (TM) wholesale segment is expected to remain its key growth driver, supported by 5G fibre backhaul, data centre co-location and connectivity services, as well as the commissioning of new sub-sea cables, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Ringgit Firms As Us Rate Hike Expectations Recede

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today, supported by softer-than-expected United States (US) inflation data and reduced expectations of a near-term rate hike.

Rubber Market Extends Losses Amid Weaker Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its losses for a second straight session on Thursday, pressured by declines in regional rubber futures markets and weaker benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Accertify: Middle East And Africa Record Highest Air Travel Fraud Rates

KUALA LUMPUR, July 16 (Bernama) -- The fraud pressure continues to vary significantly by market, with the most notable shift occurring across the Middle East and Africa, according to Accertify's second quarter (Q2) Global Air Travel Fraud Report.