KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today in line with the weaker cash market.

Ringgit Continues Stellar Performance, Ends Higher For Third-consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend for the third consecutive day, closing higher against the US dollar, major currencies and ASEAN peers on Thursday as investors await the United States (US) Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Succumbs To Selling Pressure To End Lower

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday as selling pressure in industrial products and services stocks outweighed gains in the telecommunications sector, an analyst said.

Gamuda 3Q FY2026 Net Profit Rises 5 Pct To RM258 Mln, Declares 5 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter of financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) rose five per cent to RM258 million, supported by strong contributions from its domestic construction order book.

Malaysia Strengthens Air Connectivity With China, Indonesia Via Four New Services - MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia strengthened its air connectivity with China and Indonesia through the launch of four new international services by Hainan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Wings Air and AirAsia, according to Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB).

MATRADE Inks Partnership With CAIQ Biosecurity Under MCGi, Boosting MSME Exports To China

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) today signed a collaboration agreement with CAIQ Biosecurity Sdn Bhd under the Malaysia-China Gateway Initiative (MCGi), enhancing technical compliance support and strengthening market readiness among Malaysian exporters seeking to expand into China.

YTL AI Labs Powers Yes To Become Malaysia’s AI-First Telco 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- YTL Power International Bhd’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs (YTL AI Labs) has partnered with YTL Communications’ mobile operator Yes to bring ILMUchat, Malaysia’s AI, to expand access to advanced AI technologies for Malaysians nationwide.

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.

Fewer Than One Pct Of RON95 Users Exceed 200-litre Monthly Quota - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Fewer than one per cent of the 14 million users registered under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme consume more than the 200-litre monthly quota, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Malaysia’s Economy Signals Positive Prospects As Leading Index Rises 1.29 Pct In April 2026 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to signal an optimistic prospect in the near term, as reflected in the performance of the Leading Index (LI), which increased by 1.29 per cent to 115.0 points in April 2026, compared with 113.5 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).