Rubber Market Ends Higher As It Tracks Regional Gains
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil.
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Govt Targets 15 Pct Increase In Wood-based Exports This Year
By Kamarul Halim M. Kamal
MUAR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is targeting an increase of 15 per cent in the country's exports of wood-based products this year following the sector's encouraging performance, which recorded an export value of RM14.6 billion last year.
Malaysia’s Automotive Industry Must Move Up The Value Chain To Drive Future Mobility
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s local automotive industry must continue moving up the value chain, not merely as assemblers or distributors, but as developers of technology, services and solutions for the regional market as the mobility landscape continues to evolve.
Smartstream Cuts CTSL Reconciliation Time To Under Five Minutes
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Smartstream, a data solutions provider, announced that Comrade Trustee Services Limited (CTSL) has gone live with Smartstream’s Air, the artificial intelligence (AI) reconciliation and data automation solution, reducing processing times from eight hours to under five minutes.
Mavenir, O2 Trial Technology To Improve Calls For People With Hearing Loss
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Mavenir has partnered with Virgin Media O2 on a proof-of-concept trial of network-based technology designed to improve phone call clarity for people with hearing loss, with nearly 90 per cent of participants reporting clearer calls.
Great Wall Motor Showcases Its Complete Mobility Ecosystem At KLIMS 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia is showcasing its most comprehensive mobility ecosystem at the Kuala Lumpur International Mobility Show (KLIMS) 2026, bringing together a diverse portfolio of vehicles, technologies and immersive experiences under the theme “For Every User, For Every Journey”.
Malaysia’s Stock Market Remains Competitive, Resilient Amid Global Headwinds -- Akmal Nasrullah
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market remains resilient and competitive amid global supply chain and geopolitical headwinds, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.
PM Anwar's Visit Opens New Chapter In Malaysia-Japan Tech, Energy Ties
TOKYO, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy security, as Malaysia continues its efforts to position itself as a regional hub for advanced technologies and high-value manufacturing.
Meaningful Effort From TikTok in Advancing Digital Empowerment - MDEC
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Platforms that foster innovation, inclusion, and sustainable growth, such as TikTok, supports Malaysia's efforts in building a digitally driven society, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).
Sarawak To Roll Out Four Pilot Projects Under Bintulu TIC This Year - Abang Johari
KUCHING, June 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will roll out four pilot projects this year under the Bintulu Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) initiative to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, strengthen competitiveness and position the state as a leader in low-carbon industrial development in Asia.
Malaysia Natural Rubber Production Down 8.8 Per Cent In April 2026
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 8.8 per cent to 18,515 tonnes in April 2026 from 20,310 tonnes in March 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).
Weng Yat Resources To Supply Biomass To Japan From 2027
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Biomass producer, Weng Yat Resources Sdn Bhd, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Japan-based Daya Synergy Borneo Co Ltd (DSB) earlier today to establish a biomass supply platform for Japan, with commercial shipments expected to begin early next year.