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Malaysia To Deepen Food Trade, Agricultural Cooperation With Uzbekistan

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to deepen food trade and agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region as part of efforts to diversify supply sources and strengthen long-term food security amid global geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties.

ESG-Ready Malaysian Businesses Better Positioned To Penetrate EU Market, Says GRI

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies equipped with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting standards will likely have a distinct competitive advantage and access to business opportunities in the European Union (EU) and other international markets, a sustainability reporting expert said today.

Oil Prices To Retain US$5-US$10 Risk Premium Per Barrel Despite US-Iran MoU -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to retain a residual geopolitical risk premium of between US$5 and US$10 per barrel despite the virtual signing of the United States (US)-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), said Rystad Energy.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Lower Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday amid lower oil prices, which eased inflation concerns and improved sentiment towards the precious metal.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Second Straight Day On Heavyweight Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters. 

Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Lower Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by lower oil prices.

Malaysian Banks’ Profitability Eases In 1Q 2026 -- RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ first quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) financial performance softened slightly, weighed down by higher provisions even as loan growth gathered pace, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.

Inflation Expected To Remain Between 1.5 And 2.5 Pct This Year - Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry expects Malaysia's inflation rate to remain under control at between 1.5 and 2.5 per cent throughout this year despite pressure from the energy supply crisis and global geopolitical uncertainties.

Improved Market Sentiment Lifts Ringgit At Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening firmer on Monday against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions.

KLCI Futures Likely To Remain Positive Next Week

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is likely to maintain a constructive near-term outlook, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, improving global risk sentiment, and a relatively stable domestic macroeconomic environment.