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Fuel Supply Across Petronas Station Network Remains Stable Until August

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) --  Fuel supplies across the nationwide network of Petronas petrol stations are expected to remain stable and sufficient until August, said Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform), Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.

Guest Supply To Distribute RODA Skincare Products Across APAC Hotels

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Guest Supply, part of Sysco Corporation, has inked a licensing agreement with RODA to manufacture and distribute RODA-branded skincare and personal care products across the Asia Pacific (APAC) for the hotel sector.

Batik Air Launches Direct Kuala Lumpur-Shanghai Service To Boost China Connectivity

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Batik Air has launched its new direct service between Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai, further strengthening its presence in China.

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.

Development Of Low Altitude Economy Sector To Benefit Local Aerospace Industry -- Sim

SERDANG, June 25 (Bernama) -- The development of the low altitude economy (LAE) sector is expected to generate spillover effects on the local aerospace industry’s supply chain when maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) companies and critical component manufacturers obtain supplies from local suppliers.

Abaxx Exchange Adds Yongan International SG As Clearing, Trading Member  

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) announced that Yongan International Financial (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Yongan International SG) will begin offering trading and clearing access to clients on Abaxx Exchange from June 29.

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.

ACCA Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference Calls For Smarter Public-Private Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) held its Mid-Year Tax Focus Conference on Wednesday, underscoring the importance of strengthening economic resilience and deepening smarter collaborations between the public and private sectors as Malaysia advances key fiscal reforms amid a period of global uncertainty.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session In Negative Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday today as investors took profit while staying cautious amid the lack of fresh market catalysts, analysts said.

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.

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.

CPO Extends Losses, Tracks Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in the crude oil market.