Subsidy Rationalisation To Safeguard MSME Margins, Malaysia's Competitiveness - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Subsidy rationalisation can help safeguard the profit margins of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and preserve Malaysia’s competitiveness if implemented gradually, in a targeted manner and accompanied by comprehensive support measures.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking the rally in soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Nigel Wong Re-Elected MATTA President For Second Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Nigel Wong Chun Teim has been re-elected as president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026-2029 term, marking his second term leading the association.

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.

REDtone Subscribes To RM13 Mln Berjaya Corporation Unit's MTNs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- REDtone Digital Bhd has subscribed to RM13 million worth of medium-term notes (MTNs) issued by Berjaya Corporation Bhd's subsidiary, Berjaya IPS Equity Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures Close Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower today, in line with the weaker US COMEX gold market amid subdued demand.

BProperty Eyes Stake In Perlis Maritime Corridor Project Via RM58 Mln Share Subscription

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Property Bhd (BProperty) seeks to participate in the Perlis Maritime Corridor (PMC) project by subscribing to 29 per cent equity interest in Manjaran Sdn Bhd for RM58 million.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher despite a weaker performance in the cash market. 

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.

RHB Bank Fully Redeems US$500 Mln Senior Unsecured Notes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has fully redeemed its existing US$500 million senior unsecured notes issued under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme.

SC Issues Guidance Note On Sukuk To Strengthen Alignment With Maqasid Al-Shariah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today issued the Guidance Note on Sukuk: An Alignment with the Maqasid Al-Shariah Guidance Islamic Capital Market Malaysia to strengthen the alignment of sukuk issuances with Maqasid al-Shariah.

Kaspersky, Digital Penang Collaborate To Boost Cybersecurity Readiness Among MSMEs

GEORGE TOWN, June 29 (Bernama) -- Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky and Digital Penang have entered into a strategic collaboration to strengthen digital trust among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Penang, supporting the state’s efforts to build a trusted and resilient digital economy.