Ancom Nylex's Net Profit For FY2025 Slips To RM63.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Ancom Nylex Bhd’s net profit for the financial year ended May 31, 2025 (FY2025) slipped to RM63.49 million compared to RM81.47 million recorded in FY2024.

Gold Ends Lower After After US-driven Rally Fizzles

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) – Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday, retreating from an overnight rally that was fuelled by investor uncertainty surrounding the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

Sabah To Acquire 25 Pct Equity In Petronas ZLNG Facility - Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, July 17 (Bernama) --  The Sabah government, through SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd has signed a head of agreement (HoA) with Petronas LNG Sdn Bhd to acquire 25 per cent equity stake in the US$3.1 billion (RM13.17 billion) nearshore floating liquefied natural gas (ZLNG) facility in Sipitang.

Malaysia’s Real Estate Sector Records Steady Growth In 1H 2025 – Knight Frank

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s real estate market recorded steady growth across key sectors in the first half of 2025 (1H 2025), supported by strong data centre investments, infrastructure development and resilient domestic demand, according to Knight Frank Malaysia.

Johor Bahru Residential Property Prices Surge On JS-SEZ Launch - JLL Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Residential property prices in Johor Bahru have surged in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), driven by stronger investor confidence for high-end properties following the launch of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ).

Long-Term Structural Reforms Needed To Address Cost Of Living - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The government should adopt more holistic and forward-looking reforms to manage the rising cost of living, beyond short-term fiscal support, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

AmBank Group Projects Moderate Four Pct Malaysia GDP Growth For 2Q 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at a moderate rate of around four per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), supported by continued front-loading activities that benefit the external sector.

Increasing R&D Investment Key To High-income, Competitive Nation - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- Increasing investment in research and development (R&D) is key to transforming Malaysia into a high-income and competitive nation, according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI).

SCCCI, Maybank Ink MoU To Drive Cross-Border Trade, Investment Opportunities In JS-SEZ

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) and Maybank Singapore Ltd have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cross-border business collaboration.

i-Saraan Financial Awareness Programme Empowers Younger Generation

GEORGE TOWN, July 17 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Saraan programme is an important initiative in empowering the younger generation through financial knowledge and awareness.

US Tariffs Could Drag ASEAN-5 GDP Growth To 1.5 Pct In 2026 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, July 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN-5 gross domestic product (GDP) growth is projected to fall to just three per cent in 2025 and as low as 1.5 per cent in 2026 if knock-on effects from the United States (US) tariffs continue, said Bloomberg Southeast Asia economist Dr Tamara Mast Henderson.

ASSAR Announces Final Dividend Of 3.0 Sen Per Unit

KUCHING, July 16 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Sarawak (ASSAR) today announced a final dividend of 3.0 sen per unit for the financial year 2025.