Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns For Malaysia And Global Economy

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.

Malaysia’s Economy Signals Positive Prospects As Leading Index Rises 1.29 Pct In April 2026 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to signal an optimistic prospect in the near term, as reflected in the performance of the Leading Index (LI), which increased by 1.29 per cent to 115.0 points in April 2026, compared with 113.5 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia Targets Up To 20 Pct Aerospace Growth This Year -- Sim

SERDANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia aims to achieve a 15-20 per cent revenue growth for its aerospace industry this year, driven by rising global demand for aircraft and the continued expansion of the industry's supply chain.

11 Developers Registered With CRESS As Of May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- A total of 11 developers have registered under the Corporate Renewable Energy Supply Scheme (CRESS) as of May 2026.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended gains at Thursday’s open, supported by bargain hunting in utilities and telecommunications stocks.

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.