Petronas Drives New Momentum In Strengthening Malaysia-Turkmenistan Ties Through Strategic Cooperation

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd's (Petronas) expanding role in Turkmenistan has emerged as a key pillar of renewed Malaysia-Turkmenistan relations, following Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's recent official visit to the Central Asian nation, with the national oil and gas company’s long-standing presence continuing to open new avenues for energy cooperation, economic growth and broader bilateral collaboration.

Govt Has No Plans To Expand Fuel Subsidy Programme --  Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to expand the fuel subsidy programme after the recent adjustment in subsidised diesel prices, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Hack The Box Expands AI Cyber Readiness Platform 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Hack The Box (HTB), a cybersecurity training and workforce development platform provider, has introduced new capabilities designed to help organisations assess cyber skills, measure team performance and strengthen operational readiness as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the threat landscape.

MIDA-GreatAsic Value Chain Programme Highlights Strategic Semiconductor Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) today hosted the MIDA-GreatAsic Value Chain Programme, highlighting a strategic collaboration between GreatAsic Technology Sdn Bhd and Xenith Technology (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s semiconductor design capabilities.

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.

Teraju Approves Nearly RM134 Mln Financing For 143 Bumiputera Firms In Northern Corridor

BUTTERWORTH, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) approved nearly RM134 million in financing for 143 Bumiputera companies in the Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) in the period from Dec 1, 2024 to May 31, 2026.

Oil Likely To Trade Between US$65-US$80 Over Next 6-12 Months - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Oil prices are likely to move between US$65 and US$80 per barrel over the next six to 12 months amid ongoing uncertainties surrounding negotiations between the United States (US) and Iran, according to a veteran oil market analyst.

Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package Formualted With Care, Generates Savings -- Amirudin

SHAH ALAM, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Selangor Resilience Strengthening Package was formulated after taking into account the results of cost-saving measures and prudent state financial management, said Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

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).

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).

Indonesia To Roll Out Rp26.34 Trillion Stimulus Package In Second Half Of 2026

By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Indonesia will roll out a Rp26.34 trillion (Rp1 mln=RM231.2) economic stimulus package in the second half of 2026, which includes transport incentives, employment programmes and food assistance measures.