AEON Credit Targets 8.0 Pct Loan Growth For FY2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd is targeting loan growth of about eight per cent for the financial year ending Feb 28, 2027 (FY2027), driven by revenue expansion, stable asset quality and enhanced operational efficiency.

Penang Eyes Direct Jinan-Penang Flights To Strengthen Air Connectivity With Northern China

GEORGE TOWN, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Penang government is exploring the possibility of launching direct flights between Jinan and Penang as part of its efforts to strengthen air connectivity with northern China and expand the state’s tourism market reach.

HSS Eyes Southeast Asian Growth On Rising Demand For Halal Bakery Products

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bakery products manufacturer HSS Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia (SEA), capitalising on rising demand for halal products following its Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market debut.

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).

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Softer Note Amid Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today as investors engaged in profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, an analyst said.

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).

MOSTI Develops National Technology Sovereignty Framework To Protect Nation’s Critical Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is leading efforts to develop the National Technology Sovereignty Framework as a strategic government approach to identifying, developing, and protecting critical technologies vital to the country.

AirAsia X Open To Exploring Flight Opportunities In Turkmenistan, Russia

SEPANG, June 22 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd is open to exploring flight services to Turkmenistan and Russia should market opportunities and operational requirements prove viable, said its group chief executive officer Bo Lingam. 

AirAsia X Reviewing Fares Weekly, Signals More Price Cuts As Fuel Costs Fall

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd expects to gradually lower airfares following the recent decline in jet fuel prices, while restoring capacity that had been reduced during the surge in fuel prices caused by the conflict in West Asia. 

VS Industry Draws Mixed Analyst Calls Amid Slow Order Recovery

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Analysts are taking a mixed stance on VS Industry Bhd following the company's weaker corporate results for the nine-month financial year 2026 (9MFY2026). 

Malaysia Well-positioned To Lead In Energy Transition Financing - TNB Chief New Energy Officer

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 (Bernama) -- Overwhelming response to two Islamic bond issuances by Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) totalling RM2.5 billion for energy transition projects shows that Malaysia is well-positioned to lead in energy transition financing within the region.