CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Concerns Over Rising Output

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to concerns over rising production in the coming weeks. 

PAAB Launches Malaysia's First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework Featuring Blue Finance, Advancing Water Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), a wholly owned company of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), today launched its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, marking three national milestones.

Maybank Indonesia Established As Financial Conglomerate Holding Company

JAKARTA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Maybank Indonesia's shareholders have approved the bank's establishment as the operational holding company of the Maybank Financial Conglomerate in Indonesia.

WTO Must Adapt To Current International Economic Realities — Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) must adapt to the realities of today’s international economy to remain relevant amid intensifying competition and evolving global trade dynamics, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Global Air Passenger Demand Down 2.2 Pct In May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Total air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), declined 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in May 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday on mild profit-taking, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

RM1 Fee Waiver For Interbank Cash Withdrawals Eases Financial Burden -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) – The RM1 fee waiver for interbank cash withdrawals at automated teller machines (ATMs) and Smart Recycler Machines (SRMs), effective July 1, is expected to help ease the financial burden on the public, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Closes Lower Ahead of Key US Economic Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as market participants stayed cautious ahead of key United States economic data due later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On A Softer Note

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first half of the 2026 trading year on a softer note, following a range-bound trading session as investors remained cautious amid the lack of fresh domestic catalysts.

KL Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Futures Gains

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and a slightly weaker ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Toshiba Unveils 80V N-Channel Power MOSFET For AI Data Centres

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched “TPM1R408RH”, an 80-volt (V) N-channel power MOSFET fabricated using U-MOS11-H, its latest-generation process.

Sabah Needs Integrated Logistics Masterplan To Give Holistic Direction

LABUAN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs an integrated logistics and transport master plan to address challenges at the structural level instead of relying on fragmented, project-by-project solutions, a logistics expert said.