Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Mild Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday on mild bargain hunting despite a mixed session on Wall Street, an analyst said. 

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, with both SMR 20 and latex-in-bulk climbing to fresh 2026 highs.

Govt Has Identified AI-Affected Sectors, Steps Up Reskilling, Upskilling -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) – The government has identified sectors that are expected to be affected by the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and is stepping up efforts to improve skills and training to ensure the workforce is prepared to face the technological changes, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo. 

Anwar's Turkmenistan Visit, Petronas' New Agreements A Boon To Malaysian Companies' Credibility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Turkmenistan, which saw Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) cement new agreements after a 30-year presence in the country, should be viewed as more than a diplomatic mission, economists 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).

Malaysia-Bangladesh FTA Targeted For Conclusion In 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement (MBFTA) is targeted to be concluded in 2027 as a mutually beneficial, comprehensive and forward-looking agreement that reflects current global trading practices.

Sime Darby Property's New Economy Venture Launches RM2.6 Bln Sukuk Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s second real estate development fund, New Economy Venture (NEV), has launched a sukuk wakalah programme of up to RM2.6 billion in nominal value via its subsidiary, Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd

JCorp's FY2025 Profit After Tax More Than Doubles To RM703 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Johor Corporation’s (JCorp) profit after tax (PAT) for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) more than doubled to RM703 million from the previous year, driven by sustained growth and strong performance across its key business segments.

Ibrahim Sani To Step Down As Yayasan Peneraju CEO On July 1

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Yayasan Peneraju (YP), an agency under the Ministry of Economy, announced that its chief executive officer (CEO) Ibrahim Sani will step down from his position effective July 1, 2026.

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.

Alliance Bank Launches RM2 Million BizSmart Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Alliance Bank Malaysia Bhd has launched the BizSmart® Challenge Accelerator Edition 2026, offering prizes worth up to RM2 million to accelerate the next group of high-potential small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups in 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.