Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback As US Posts Weaker Consumer Confidence Data

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was firmer against the US dollar in the early session, supported by weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence data that weighed on the greenback.

Digital Payment Provider Paydibs Eyes Southeast Asia, South Asia Expansion

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Homegrown Malaysian fintech company Paydibs Sdn Bhd is expanding into Southeast Asia and South Asia, with plans to enter Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Tee Kean Kang.

Global Air Cargo Demand 6.0 Pct Up In May 2026 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 6.0 per cent in May 2026, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

SEDC Energy Ready For Nationwide BUDI Diesel Rollout

KUCHING, June 29 (Bernama) -- The nationwide implementation of the BUDI MADANI Diesel (BUDI Diesel) subsidy programme, which begins on July 1, is seen as an important step towards strengthening the targeted subsidy mechanism and reducing leakages.

Silver Ridge Says No Undisclosed Developments Behind Share Price Drop

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Silver Ridge Holdings Bhd (SRHB) said it is not aware of any undisclosed corporate developments, rumours or other factors that could explain the sharp decline in its share price, following an unusual market activity (UMA) query from Bursa Malaysia.

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. 

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. 

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound with a slight upward bias next week ahead of key economic data releases.

MIGHT Unveils Groundbreaking Mini Sandbox To Advance Malaysia's Low Altitude Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) demonstrated a first-of-its-kind Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Mini Sandbox as part of efforts to advance Malaysia's capabilities in advanced air mobility and unmanned aviation technologies.

Ringgit Rises Further Versus US Dollar, Major And Regional Currencies

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data.

Reinvestment Allowance: MITI To Convey Industry Players' Feedback To MoF

MELAKA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is currently looking at issues related to the reinvestment allowance (RA) and will bring them to the attention of the Finance Ministry (MoF) following the business community’s call for improvements to the incentive to encourage greater corporate reinvestment.

Aeronas Aerocraft Secures Orders From Hong Kong Worth RM357 Mln

SERDANG, June 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysian light aircraft manufacturer Aeronas Aerocraft Sdn Bhd has secured an order for 50 light aircraft worth US$85 million (RM357 million) from Hong Kong-based Consortium Wholechoice.