Japan’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Japan’s non-life insurance segment, citing factors including rising interest rates and the introduction of the Japan Insurance Capital Standard (J-ICS).

Malaysia Strengthens South Korea Presence With Largest-Ever KIE Delegation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its presence in the South Korean market with its largest-ever participation at the Korea Import Expo (KIE) 2026, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

UK, Malaysia Initiate Negotiations On Digital Trade Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- British High Commission Kuala Lumpur has announced the commencement of negotiations on a new digital trade agreement (DTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia.

Penang Eyes Direct Jinan-Penang Flights To Strengthen Air Connectivity With Northern China

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between Jinan and Penang as part of its efforts to strengthen air connectivity with northern China and expand the state’s tourism market reach.

Diplomacy With All Countries Helps Secure Long-term Energy Supplies For Logistics, Transportation -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Long-term supply agreements for oil, gas and diesel for at least 20 years will provide stability to the logistics and transportation sectors, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower on continued profit-taking led by industrial products, property, healthcare, and telecommunications stocks. 

Mavenir Unveils Agentic Service Assurance Framework For Autonomous Network Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider, has unveiled its Agentic Service Assurance Framework: a TM Forum IG1251/IG1453-aligned, multi-agent system that automates complex network operations across multiple domains.

Malaysia Must Build Future-ready Maritime Economy -- Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must build a future-ready maritime economy, anchored by resilient ports, a diversified energy architecture, innovative digital infrastructure, secure shipping corridors, and robust regional cooperation.

HSS Eyes Southeast Asian Growth On Rising Demand For Halal Bakery Products

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bakery products manufacturer HSS Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia (SEA), capitalising on rising demand for halal products following its Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market debut.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Mild Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday on mild bargain hunting despite a mixed session on Wall Street, an analyst said. 

Indonesia To Roll Out Rp26.34 Trillion Stimulus Package In Second Half Of 2026

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Indonesia will roll out a Rp26.34 trillion (Rp1 mln=RM231.2) economic stimulus package in the second half of 2026, which includes transport incentives, employment programmes and food assistance measures.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Improved Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday as market sentiment improved amid signs of progress in the United States–Iran peace deal and further easing of oil prices.