Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on Monday due to a lack of buying interest as investors remain cautious on the United States-Iran peace talks.

Indonesia's New Palm Oil Export Framework Draws Close Watch From Malaysia, Global Markets

JAKARTA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's plan to tighten oversight of strategic commodity exports through a new state-linked monitoring framework is being closely watched by industry players in Malaysia as well as buyers and traders in major markets, with analysts assessing its potential implications for the global palm oil trade.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week as easing geopolitical tensions and mixed supply conditions shape sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.

Ringgit Expected To Stay Softer Vs US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar next week amid persistent expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike later this year.

RHB Investment Sees Strong Malaysia Export Outlook In 2026 On E&E Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd remains positive on Malaysia's export prospects for 2026, citing resilient external demand and sustained momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, driven by the technology upcycle and artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

Malaysia’s Total Trade Rises 29.8 Pct To RM327.6 Bln In May 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade in May 2026 rose by 29.8 per cent year-on-year to RM327.6 billion from RM252.5 billion a year ago, driven by stronger growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Malaysia Leads Sea Semiconductor Industry, Draws Global Partnerships -- Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the strongest semiconductor ecosystem in Southeast Asia, making it the top destination for collaboration among major technology players from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and the United States.

Malaysia Needs Robust Legal, Regulatory Framework For Nuclear Power - World Nuclear Association

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need to establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, as well as develop a skilled workforce, before nuclear power can become a realistic option in the country's long-term energy mix, according to World Nuclear Association (WNA) Director General Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon.

Gold Futures Close Lower As Hawkish Fed Lifts US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as a hawkish outlook by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) boosted the US dollar and weighed on demand for the precious metal.

Countries Seeking To Develop AI Capabilities Need To Navigate Trusted Partner Networks, Says Expert

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Countries seeking to develop artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities will need to navigate new alliances, controls and trusted partner networks as the technology increasingly becomes a geopolitical issue, said an expert today.

Buying In Consumer Stocks Helps Bursa Malaysia Close Slightly Higher

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by strong buying interest in consumer-related counters, amid mixed performance across regional markets.

SunCon’s Johor Data Centre Substation Contract Value Rises To RM865.6 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd, has accepted change orders to the Project Services Requests for the construction and completion of substations for two data centre projects in Johor.