Malaysia Eyes Russian Investors As It Expands Islamic Finance Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government, in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), remains committed to developing a comprehensive Islamic finance ecosystem to attract investors, particularly from Russia.

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.

Malaysia Strengthens South Korea Presence With Largest-Ever KIE Delegation

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening its presence in the South Korean market with its largest-ever participation at the Korea Import Expo (KIE) 2026, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Iran Open To Oil Supply Talks With Malaysia As Waiver Takes Effect -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) – The 60-day waiver on the sale of Iranian crude oil in the global market has opened the door for Iran and Malaysia to further strengthen economic cooperation, particularly in the energy sector.

UK, Malaysia Initiate Negotiations On Digital Trade Agreement

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- British High Commission Kuala Lumpur has announced the commencement of negotiations on a new digital trade agreement (DTA) between the United Kingdom (UK) and Malaysia.

Govt To Study B50 Implementation As It Weighs Cost Of Upgrading Blending Depots

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The government will study the feasibility of implementing B50 biodiesel usage, following the need for a comprehensive upgrade of existing blending depots, which is expected to involve significant costs, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

CPO Futures Close Higher On Gains In CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday tracking gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Monday, as growing uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict and expectations of a potential United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike fuelled demand for the greenback.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, with both SMR 20 and latex-in-bulk climbing to fresh 2026 highs.

AI Boom, Strong Energy Demand Drive Malaysia's Trade Growth In Jan-May 2026 - Matrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and energy products continued to support Malaysia's trade growth in the first five months of 2026, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Penang Secures RM4.9 Bln In Approved Manufacturing Investments In 1Q 2026

BATU KAWAN, June 20 (Bernama) -- Penang secured RM4.9 billion in approved manufacturing investments in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), ranking second nationwide and reinforcing its position as one of Malaysia's leading industrial and investment destinations.

Turkmenistan Partnership Strengthens Malaysia's Global Energy Position

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 20 (Bernama) -- Since 1996, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB), has established a presence in Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation known for possessing some of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves.