Corruption
Court Rejects DNAA Bid in Abu Sahid, Wife’s CBT and Money Laundering Case
Sessions Court rejects DNAA bid by Abu Sahid and wife, ordering prosecution to proceed with CBT and money laundering trial.
Category: Money and Investment
Business News
Lim Guan Eng Urges Anwar to Accelerate Economic Reforms Ahead of Malaysia Day
Lim Guan Eng urges Anwar Ibrahim to implement more economic reforms, emphasizing support for small businesses and cost-of-living relief during Malaysia Day speech.
Plantation Sector
MACC Probes RM80 Million Felda Palong 7 Replanting Project
MACC investigates RM80 million Felda Palong 7 replanting project over alleged irregularities in seedling supply and management weaknesses.
World Business News
Wall Street Rebounds as US Treasury Buys Bonds
US Treasury bond purchases ease yields; Wall Street rebounds, oil stays high, FBMKLCI seen consolidating within 1,725–1,735 range.
Business News
Malaysian SMEs need a workflow owner before AI becomes infrastructure
The Malaysia AI Expo emphasizes ownership in AI workflows for SMEs, ensuring accountability and effective management alongside technology.
Malaysia
Current Account Surplus Narrows but Full-Year Outlook Raised
Malaysia's current account surplus decreased to RM10.8 billion in 2Q26, influenced by service deficits and profit repatriation.
Money and Investment
Beyond the 6% GDP Surge: What Malaysia’s Growth Numbers Mean for Investors
Malaysia's economy expanded 6.0% in Q2 2026, driven by manufacturing and stable services, reinforcing its resilience amid global uncertainties - But what does it…
Singapore
Singapore Bank Stocks Surge on Strong Earnings and Rising Interest Rates
Singapore bank stocks soar on strong earnings, dividends, and higher interest rates, reinforcing investor confidence and driving record valuations.
Business News
Datametrics Serves Up Healthy Competition for Malaysia’s Investment Community
Pankaj added that DARE has always believed that a strong investment community is built not only through information, research and professional interaction, but also…
Business News
Indonesia Consumer Confidence Slips for Third Month
Indonesia’s consumer confidence eased for a third consecutive month in July, signaling softer domestic demand despite sentiment remaining firmly in optimistic territory.
Agriculture
Farm Fresh Expands into Cambodia with US$68m Dairy Project
Farm Fresh invests US$68m in Cambodia’s largest dairy farm, aiming to boost food security and create Southeast Asia’s dairy hub.
Corruption
Tabung Haji: MACC Questions Former CFO Over RM370m Share Deal Probe
The MACC is investigating a former CFO over a RM370 million transaction, examining potential governance breaches and compliance issues.
Banking and Finance
RHB and Bursa Malaysia Expand Investor Outreach in Melaka
RHB and Bursa Malaysia host investor outreach in Melaka, highlighting capital market growth, digital innovations, and state’s economic momentum.
Ringgit
Ringgit Holds Steady Despite Softer US Dollar, Short-Term Risks Persist
Malaysia's ringgit remained resilient in July despite a weaker US dollar, though analysts expect near-term pressure from market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and persistent expectations…
Islamic Banking
MNRB to Sell Takaful Ikhlas Stakes for RM1.64 Billion to Bank Rakyat Unit
MNRB will divest Takaful Ikhlas to Bank Rakyat's nominee company for RM1.64 billion, strengthening its reinsurance focus while supporting Malaysia's Islamic finance and takaful…
Bonds
Convertible Bonds: Investing with Stabilisers
Schroders highlights convertible bonds’ hybrid profile, offering downside protection and equity upside amid inflation, volatility, and concentrated market risks.