HSS Eyes Southeast Asian Growth On Rising Demand For Halal Bakery Products

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bakery products manufacturer HSS Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence across Southeast Asia (SEA), capitalising on rising demand for halal products following its Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market debut.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Improved Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday as market sentiment improved amid signs of progress in the United States–Iran peace deal and further easing of oil prices.

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback, Mostly Up Against Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday, but strengthened against other major currencies amid cautious trading as market players closely watched West Asia geopolitical tensions unfolding.

Gold Futures Expected To Remain Volatile Ahead Of Key US Inflation Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week as investors await the release of the core personal consumption expenditures (core PCE) price index for clues on the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate trajectory.

Ringgit Expected To Stay Softer Vs US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar next week amid persistent expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike later this year.

SBS Nexus Harnesses AI Tools To Improve Efficiency And Client Outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Integrated marketing and branding services provider SBS Nexus Bhd does not view the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to its business, but rather as an opportunity to improve efficiency and deliver greater value to clients.

Bank Rakyat Issues RM300 Mln Tier-2 Subordinated Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has issued a RM300 million tier-2 subordinated sukuk Murabahah via a special purpose vehicle, Mumtaz Rakyat Sukuk Bhd.

ASEAN+3 1Q 2026 Fiscal Position Remain Resilient Amid West Asia Conflict -- AMRO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3’s fiscal position remained broadly resilient in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, despite emerging expenditure pressures and tighter financing conditions following the escalation of the West Asia conflict, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) ASEAN+3 Quarterly Fiscal Bulletin.

Domestic Tourism Spending Reaches RM121.3 Billion In 2025 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's domestic tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with total domestic visitor expenditure rising 13.6 per cent to RM121.3 billion from RM106.7 billion in 2024, according to the Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Global Supply Crisis: Selangor's Financial Position Still Healthy -- Amirudin

SHAH ALAM, June 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor's financial position is still at a healthy level despite the global economic uncertainties following the supply crisis and fluctuations in world markets.

Penang Achieves 81 Pct Progress Towards Women Entrepreneurship Target

GEORGE TOWN, June 15 (Bernama) -- Penang has achieved 81 per cent progress towards its target of increasing women’s participation in entrepreneurship under the Penang2030 vision, said Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.