Axis-REIT Posts Higher 2Q Net Profit Of RM46.95 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) posted a higher net profit of RM46.95 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared with RM38.95 million in the same period last year.

UEM Sunrise Completes RM500 Mln Islamic Medium-term Notes Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- UEM Sunrise Bhd has completed the issuance of Islamic medium-term notes (IMTNs) worth RM500 million under its existing IMTN programme.

Late Buying Interest Lifts Bursa Malaysia To Close At Intraday High

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia languished in the red for most of the day but managed to eke out paltry gains to settle at an intraday high on Wednesday due to late buying interest in selected heavyweights led by industrial products and financial services sectors.

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.

Paramount To Acquire 28 Pct Stake In Singapore's Envictus International For RM126.32 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Paramount Corporation Bhd, through its wholly owned subsidiary Venice Concepts Sdn Bhd, has proposed to acquire a 28 per cent equity interest in Envictus International Holdings Ltd from JAG Capital Holdings Sdn Bhd for S$38.33 million (RM126.32 million).

Semiconductor Sector To Benefit From Supply Chain Focus In 13MP – Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s semiconductor industry is poised to benefit from the upcoming 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), as the government seeks to strengthen the country’s role in the global supply chain.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

Bursa Pares Gains To Close Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of US Tariff Deadline

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier gains to close lower on Monday, as investors adopted a more cautious posture ahead of the US tariff negotiation deadline on Aug 1.

10,000 Local Engineers To Be Trained Under Arm's 10-Year Semiconductor Programme — Amirudin

SUBANG JAYA, July 28 (Bernama) -- A total of 10,000 local engineers are expected to be trained in the semiconductor field through a training programme by the United Kingdom’s semiconductor design firm, Arm, over 10 years, said Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

Citadel Trustee, Chester Group Tie Up To Transform Malaysia’s Real Estate Management

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Citadel Trustee Bhd and Chester Group are set to introduce a pioneering real estate management platform to deliver robust growth, capital preservation, and multi-generational wealth planning, following a strategic partnership that was inked today. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Await US Tariff Outcome, Policy Clarity

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed in the red on Friday after two consecutive sessions of gains as investors pocketed some profit while adopting a wait-and-see stance amid ongoing negotiations between Malaysia and the United States to secure a 20 per cent tariff rate.

Oriental Interest's Net Profit Rises To RM45.484 Mln In 3Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 24 (Bernama) -- Oriental Interest Bhd’s net profit rose to RM45.484 million for its third quarter ended May 31, 2025 (3QF2025), from RM25.233 million a year earlier.