KLCI Futures Close Higher In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the positive performance of the underlying cash market.

Banks Must Build Specialised SME Lending Capabilities – EBRD

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) --  Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback On BOJ Interest Rate Increase

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) decision to raise interest rates. 

IRDA, Taiwan's Taoyuan City Govt In Pact To Advance Industrial Collaboration

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has formalised a strategic partnership with Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan to promote industrial collaboration, strengthen talent development and enhance mutual economic competitiveness.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Second Straight Day On Heavyweight Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters. 

Allianz Malaysia Shareholders Approve All Resolutions At 52nd AGM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Allianz Malaysia Bhd’s shareholders have approved all resolutions tabled at the group’s 52nd annual general meeting (AGM) as the insurer marks its 25th anniversary this year.

SMR 20 Hits Nine-year High On Tight Supply, EV Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.

ABB Robotics, PSYONIC Collaborate To Advance Robotic Dexterity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- ABB Robotics has announced a collaboration with California-based bionics company PSYONIC to advance robotic gripping and dexterity using real-world manipulation data from human prosthetic use.

iHerb CEO Wins EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Pacific Southwest Award

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- iHerb Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Emun Zabihi has been named a recipient of the EY US Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 Pacific Southwest Award.

Boomi Study Finds Data Gaps Threaten AI Returns In APAC 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced new research conducted by Omdia found that many organisations across Asia Pacific (APAC) lack the data foundations needed to generate measurable returns from AI investments despite rapid adoption of the technology.

RICOH Malaysia Unveils AI, Automation Solutions For Real-World Business Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- RICOH Malaysia today unveiled a suite of artificial intelligence (AI), automation and integrated technology solutions at its ‘RICOH Empowering AI – Smarter Work, Real Impact’ event, highlighting how businesses are increasingly shifting beyond AI experimentation towards practical and real-world applications.

Aeris Completes IoT Connectivity Agreement With KDDI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programmes, has announced the successful completion of its Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management service agreement with KDDI Corporation.