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Semiconductor Counters Lift Market As MPI Leads Gainers

Business Today Editorial - July 31, 2026

The stock market ended the trading session on a firmer note, driven by strong buying interest in semiconductor and technology-related counters, alongside gains in selected consumer and energy stocks. At...

Markets

Foreign Exchange Rates July 31, 2026

Business Today Editorial - July 31, 2026

The closing foreign exchange rates, sourced from Bank Negara Malaysia and recorded at 5pm on July 31, 2026, provide a comprehensive overview of currency fluctuations for the day. These rates,...

Markets

Broad Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia At July’s End

Business Today Editorial - July 31, 2026

Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Friday, with the benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) rising 4.50 points, or 0.26 per cent, to 1,724.90, supported by broad-based buying across...

Markets

Stock Today: Keyfield Down 2% Despite Offshore Activity Supporting...

Business Today Editorial - July 31, 2026

Shares of Keyfield International Bhd traded lower on Friday as of the time of writing, with investors weighing recent developments surrounding a legal claim involving its subsidiary alongside continued...

Markets

Gold’s July Comeback Faces US$4,200 Test After Reclaiming Key...

Business Today Editorial - July 31, 2026

Gold prices eased on Friday as a stronger US dollar weighed on demand, but the precious metal remained on track to record its first monthly gain in five months...

Property

News

Eastern & Oriental, Majestic Gen To Jointly Acquire RM189...

Editor - July 31, 2026

Eastern & Oriental Berhad and Majestic Gen Sdn Bhd have jointly proposed acquisition of a 5,682 square metres prime freehold site along Jalan Kia Peng for RM189 million via...

News

AME Elite Partners Taiwan’s FIC Global To Spur High...

Editor - July 31, 2026

AME Elite Consortium Berhad has entered into a strategic collaboration with Taiwan-listed technology group FIC Global Inc. (FICG), positioning the Johor-based industrial developer as a key partner in supporting...

News

Malaysia’s Property Sector Still Trails Advanced Markets In Green...

Business Today Editorial - July 30, 2026

MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB Research) maintained its NEUTRAL call on the property sector, with IOI Properties Group Bhd and Mah Sing Group Bhd as its top picks with...

News

Editor's Choice

MDEC And SDEC Launch 20-Day Countdown To Bagfest 2026, Bringing Global Creative Leaders To The Land Of The Hornbill

Editor - July 31, 2026

The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and Sarawak Digital Economy Corporation (SDEC) today launched the 20-day countdown to the Borneo Animation & Games Festival...

Global

Hong Kong Economy Expands 4.2% In Q2 2026

Editor - July 31, 2026

Hong Kong's real gross domestic product (GDP) grew 4.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to advance estimates released by...

News

Fraser & Neave Q3 Profit Rose 11.5% To RM96 Million Despite Lower Revenue

Editor - July 31, 2026

raser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) posted an 11.5% increase in net profit for the third quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q3 FY2026), despite...

News

SkyGate Solutions Sued By Carsem Over Defective Systems

Editor - July 31, 2026

SkyGate Solutions Bhd said its subsidiary, SkyGate Integration Sdn Bhd (SISB), has been served with a lawsuit by Carsem (M) Sdn Bhd over an...

News

PM Vows For Full Disclosure Of TH RCI Report Including Names

BusinessToday - July 31, 2026

The government will publish the full Royal Commission of Inquiry (RCI) report into the management of Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH), including the names of...

News

CIMB Appoints Former KWAP CEO Datuk Nik Amlizan To Board

Editor - July 31, 2026

CIMB Group Holdings Berhad has appointed former Kumpulan Wang Persaraan (Diperbadankan) (KWAP) chief executive officer Datuk Nik Amlizan Mohamed as a Non-Independent Non-Executive Director,...

News

SCIB Awarded RM11.9 Million Sub Contract For UMS Upgrading Works

Editor - July 31, 2026

Sarawak Consolidated Industries Berhad announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary has secured an EPCC sub-contract valued at approximately RM11.90 million for upgrading works at Universiti...

News

MISC Wins 10 Year Contract To Supply LNG From Malaysia To Japan

Editor - July 31, 2026

MISC Berhad has secured a 10-year contract from Malaysia LNG Sdn. Bhd. (MLNG) to provide long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipping services, supporting PETRONAS'...