By K. Naveen Prabu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday as expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year boosted demand for the greenback.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- KHPT Holdings Bhd has secured a contract from Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton) to supply automotive components for a new Proton model.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by strong buying interest in consumer-related counters, amid mixed performance across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- iFAST Global Bank is offering a limited-time cashback promotion to encourage the use of its Worldwide Scan & Pay service, rewarding customers with one per cent cashback on eligible QR code payments made locally and overseas.
JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The state government launched the Johor Economic Transformation Plan (JETP) by identifying 83 investment projects across eight priority industries, which are expected to contribute investments worth RM167.4 billion.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- SISTIC, Singapore’s leading ticketing service provider and a company of AXS Tickets, has secured a multi-year partnership to deliver official ticketing services for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix (GP), beginning with the 2027 race.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain strong trade momentum in the coming months after recording the best trade performance in the country’s history for the first four months of 2026 despite facing global geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Zurich Insurance Group has identified extreme weather and natural disasters as the most severe risks facing the construction sector over the next five years, assigning a score of 6.2 out of seven on its risk severity scale.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Turnkey solutions provider, Sum Technology Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence in Malaysia and the Philippines following its strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as sentiment turned cautious after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) adopted a hawkish tone, driving US Treasury yields higher.
From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail
ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 is highly significant as it is expected not only to create more opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector but also to enhance collaboration in other industries such as transportation, logistics and agriculture between the two countries.
By Nurul Hanis Izmir
KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed various aspects of bilateral cooperation, including the potential to strengthen ties in the energy sector, one of the strategic areas for both countries.
