FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

AEON Credit Fined RM520,000 For Failure To Comply With TFS Requirements - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd (AEON Credit) has been fined RM520,000 for failing to to comply with requirements relating to targeted financial sanctions (TFS). 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Return

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said. 

Malaysia's Onshore FX Market Remains Healthy, Daily Turnover Rises To US$21.3 Bln -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s onshore foreign exchange (FX) market remains healthy, with the average daily FX turnover rising to US$21.3 billion as of June this year, as compared with US$19.8 billion in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).

UWC Among Top Gainers, Analysts Lift Target Prices On Robust Semiconductor Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- UWC Bhd was among the top gainers on Bursa Malaysia today, up by more than four per cent in early trade after its third-quarter financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) results came in line with expectations.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday, rebounding from yesterday's losses as bargain hunting in selected blue-chip stocks lifted sentiment, an analyst said.

Malaysia Open To Boost Strategic Tie-Up With UAE In High-Potential Economic Sectors Including Petroleum - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is always open to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in various high-potential economic sectors including the petroleum and gas, petrochemical and logistics industries to drive trade, investment and the development of high-value industries.

LBS' Lim Hock San Receives ASEAN Lifetime Achievement Award

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- LBS Bina Group Bhd group executive chairman Tan Sri Dr Lim Hock San has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award 2026 - Visionary Business Leadership & Community Excellence at the ASEAN Outstanding Business Award 2026 held in Kuala Lumpur.  

Sunway's Indirect Unit Secures Singapore Residential Site Worth SGD750.57 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Sunway Bhd's indirect wholly-owned subsidiary, SMCL Haven 3 Pte Ltd (SMCLH3), has secured a SGD750.57 million (RM2.4 billion) residential development site at River Valley Green, Singapore, through a joint bid with CSC Land Group (Singapore) Pte Ltd. 

Teraju Approves Nearly RM134 Mln Financing For 143 Bumiputera Firms In Northern Corridor

BUTTERWORTH, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) approved nearly RM134 million in financing for 143 Bumiputera companies in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) in the period from Dec 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

Generali Malaysia, Amanah Raya Launch Gen Sinar For Underserved Families

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Generali Insurance Malaysia Bhd (Generali Malaysia), in partnership with Amanah Raya Bhd, has launched Gen Sinar, an affordable personal accident insurance plan designed to empower underserved families with financial protection.

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.