Kedah Attracted RM1.4 Bln In Approved Investments In 1Q 2026 -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) — Kedah has attracted RM1.4 billion in approved investments through 50 projects from January to March 2026, Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said.

Malaysia, EU Continue MEUFTA Talks, Target Completion By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.

COOCON To Launch MCP-Based Data Business For AI Agents

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- COOCON, a South Korean business data platform company, planned to launch Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based data services as it expands into the artificial intelligence (AI) agent market.

SAMENTA Unveils New Council, Sets AI, Policy Reform Agenda For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has unveiled its national council for the 2026-2029 term, outlining priorities that include adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and policy reforms to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Local Institutions Extends 11-week Consecutive Net Buying Streak - MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended 11 weeks of consecutive net buying on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of RM191.6 million last week. 

Jumio Expands Digital ID Support To More Than 60 Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Jumio has expanded support for digital IDs across more than 60 countries and territories, enabling customers to accept digital IDs when onboarding new users while supporting regulatory compliance and improving customer conversion.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher but retreated thereafter, tracking Wall Street's weaker performance last Friday amid heightened US-Iran tensions.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Vs Greenback, Supported By Low Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday as the domestic unit continues to be well-supported with lower crude oil prices. 

World Cup Fever May Inject Up To RM2.1 Bln Into Malaysia’s F&B Sector, Economist Says

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to “mamak” outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live matches, according to an economist.

Bank Muamalat Launches New Islamic Finance Initiatives, Empowers Women’s Well-Being, Legacy Planning

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched its new M-Zahra Takaful MyLadies and a Digital Faraid Calculator initiatives today, in conjunction with the Terengganu Financial Literacy Carnival 2026.

Malaysia, Switzerland Conclude Second Round Of Double Taxation Agreement Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Switzerland's State Secretariat for International Finance have successfully concluded the second round of renegotiations of the Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income between the two countries.

Next Of Kin Can Check Deceased Family Members' Takaful And Insurance Coverage Via Semak Kasih

By Nurfadlina Izzati Moktar

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 27 (Bernama) -- Next of kin can now easily determine whether their deceased loved ones had family takaful or life insurance coverage through Semak Kasih, a one-stop online portal developed by the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), to reconnect families with protection benefits that may otherwise remain unclaimed.