Bursa Malaysia Ends On A Softer Note

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first half of the 2026 trading year on a softer note, following a range-bound trading session as investors remained cautious amid the lack of fresh domestic catalysts.

Sabah Needs Integrated Logistics Masterplan To Give Holistic Direction

LABUAN, June 30 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs an integrated logistics and transport master plan to address challenges at the structural level instead of relying on fragmented, project-by-project solutions, a logistics expert said.

 Malaysia's Next Economic Milestone: Can GDP Per Capita Reach US$20,000 By Early 2030s?

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

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.

BNM: Malaysia's Official Reserve Assets At US$130.63 Bln At End-May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$130.63 billion at the end of May 2026, compared with US$129.73 billion at the end of April 2026.

MPOB Commercialisation Of Over 240 Technologies Shows Palm Oil Research Remains Relevant - Noraini

BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board's (MPOB) commercialisation of more than 240 technologies with a combined potential market value exceeding RM6 billion demonstrates that Malaysia’s palm oil research remains aligned with industry needs, Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Marginally Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in the financial, utilities, and industrial products and services sectors.

Malaysian Exporters Record RM160 Mln In Trade Leads At Korea Import Expo 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian delegation has secured export prospects of RM160 million at the recently concluded Korea Import Expo (KIE) 2026, outperforming the initial target of RM120 million, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE). 

Digital Payment Provider Paydibs Eyes Southeast Asia, South Asia Expansion

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Homegrown Malaysian fintech company Paydibs Sdn Bhd is expanding into Southeast Asia and South Asia, with plans to enter Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines by the end of this year, said its chief executive officer Tee Kean Kang.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Higher

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as investor sentiment was lifted by the continued pause in military strikes between the US and Iran.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Tuesday, despite gains in the underlying cash market.

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.