Eckem Sees Strong Demand For Its Industrial Chemicals Amid Data Centre Boom

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Eckem Holdings Bhd expects demand for its specialty industrial chemical products to remain resilient, supported by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven data centres.

Mexico, U.S. Remain At Odds Over Trilateral Trade Agreement

JS-SEZ To Benefit From Collaboration With Italy, European Partners - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Collaboration with Italy and other European partners will play an important role in supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against Greenback As US Posts Weaker Consumer Confidence Data

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was firmer against the US dollar in the early session, supported by weaker-than-expected US consumer confidence data that weighed on the greenback.

PAAB Launches Malaysia's First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework Featuring Blue Finance, Advancing Water Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), a wholly owned company of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), today launched its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, marking three national milestones.

WTO Must Adapt To Current International Economic Realities — Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) must adapt to the realities of today’s international economy to remain relevant amid intensifying competition and evolving global trade dynamics, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Ringgit Closes Lower Ahead of Key US Economic Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as market participants stayed cautious ahead of key United States economic data due later tonight.

MPOB Expects CPO Prices To Remain Strong At RM4,000-RM4,300 A Tonne This Year

BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) to remain strong at between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne this year, supported by current global petroleum prices.

Ringgit Higher Against Greenback In Early Trade, Tracks Weaker US Dollar Index

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was higher against the US dollar in the early session today, tracking a weaker US dollar index (DXY) as traders positioned ahead of key US labour market and consumer confidence data.

REHDA Malaysia Elects Zaini Yusoff As New President For 2026-2028 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) Malaysia has elected Datuk Zaini Yusoff as its new president for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang following the association's annual delegates conference on June 27, 2026.

Ringgit Strengthens Against Major, Regional Currencies At The Close

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against major and regional currencies, supported by lower crude oil prices, which helped improve risk sentiment amid ongoing United States-Iran peace negotiations.

Ringgit To Trade Within RM4.09-RM4.11 Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data Releases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.09 to RM4.11 range next week as investors await key economic data releases.