Gamuda Awards Hitachi Rail Contract For CBTC System, SCADA Solutions In Taiwan MRT Project

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd, the main contractor for the New Taipei City government’s Department of Rapid Transit Systems (NTCG DORTS), has awarded Hitachi Rail a contract to deliver its Communications-Based Train Control (CBTC) system.

China Looks Forward To Work With All Parties To Consolidate BRICS Partnership

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, July 3 (Bernama) -- China looks forward to work with all parties to consolidate the BRICS strategic partnership, make due contributions to safeguarding multilateralism, promoting common development and improving global governance as well as advance the high-quality development of greater BRICS cooperation.

Johor On Track To Emerge As Malaysia’s New economic Driver -- Exco

JOHOR BAHRU, July 2 (Bernama) -- The Johor state government is confident that the state is on the right track to emerge as Malaysia’s new economic driver when it records the highest gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2024. 

Living Wage Drive By GLCs, GLICs A Pivotal Step Towards National Wage Reform – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- The move by Government-linked Investment Companies (GLICs) and Government-linked Companies (GLCs) to implement a minimum monthly living wage of RM3,100 for 153,000 employees marks a highly significant milestone that can catalyse a broader wage reform across Malaysia’s labour market, according to economists.

Continued Buying In Heavyweights Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Continued buying momentum in selected heavyweights have pushed Bursa Malaysia to close at its intraday high today, marking its fourth consecutive session of strong performance, an analyst said.

CIMB Pledges RM200 Mln Under ‘Kita Bagi Jadi Komuniti’ To Boost Financial And Digital Literacy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- CIMB Group Holdings Bhd today announced a commitment of RM200 million over the next five years (2026 to 2030) under its “Kita Bagi Jadi Komuniti” (KBJK) platform to advance customers and society.

Amir Hamzah Lauds Gear-Up's Progress

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan has expressed satisfaction with the progress of the Government-linked Enterprises Activation and Reform Programme (GEAR-uP).

Gobind Calls On Banks To Help Uplift Communities Via Digital Empowerment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) — Banks today must not only be financial enablers but also help in uplifting communities by being digital advocates as well, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

Bullish Sentiment On Equities Drags Gold Futures Lower

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today as global sentiment turned more bullish towards equities, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Third Straight Session

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintain its upward momentum to end higher for the third consecutive session, supported by continued buying in selected industrial products and services as well as healthcare counters, an analyst said.

Allianz Malaysia Supports Healthcare Reforms To Promote Affordability And Insurance Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) – Allianz Malaysia Bhd fully supports systemic reforms in the healthcare sector to address rising medical costs and ensure the long-term viability of the insurance industry for the benefit of customers.