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Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-bound Next Week Amid Geopolitical Uncertainties

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in a range-bound mode next week as investors continue to monitor developments in the US-Iran nuclear negotiations and assess the sustainability of the recently announced peace agreement.

Petronas, Turkmenistan Strategic Partnership Opens New Chapter In Bilateral Economic, Energy Relations

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov today witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities, marking a new chapter in economic and energy relations between the two countries.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak To Seven Sessions On Late Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s composite index ended the week higher, extending its gains for a seventh consecutive session, supported by strong late-session buying in selected blue-chip counters.

Airlines Should Review Route Profitability Under High Fuel Price Scenarios-- Alton

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Airlines should conduct a route-level fuel sensitivity analysis to identify routes that could become uneconomic under different fuel price scenarios, said Alton Aviation Consultancy, a global advisory firm serving the aviation and aerospace industries.

RHB Investment Sees Strong Malaysia Export Outlook In 2026 On E&E Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd remains positive on Malaysia's export prospects for 2026, citing resilient external demand and sustained momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, driven by the technology upcycle and artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

Malaysia, South Korea Strengthen Renewable Energy Partnership Through Terengganu Bio-CNG Project

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and South Korea have further strengthened their strategic partnership in renewable energy following the exchange of a letter of intent (LOI) for the Terengganu State Palm Oil Mill Biogas Upgrading Project, an initiative that will convert waste from the palm oil industry into bio-compressed natural gas (Bio-CNG).

Selangor Plans To Expand SA500 To Assist Companies Affected By Supply Disruptions

SHAH ALAM, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government plans to expand its Selangor Advance (SA500) programme to support the cash flow needs of companies involved in state infrastructure projects, including those undertaken at the district and local authority levels.

Malaysia's Competitiveness Ranking Surge Signals Stronger Economic Fundamentals - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's improved standing in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) 2026 World Competitiveness Ranking reflects the country’s strengthening economic fundamentals.

Malaysia Has To Be Bold In Strengthening Economic Relations With Russia -- Anwar

From Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) — Malaysia needs to be more bold and aggressive in strengthening economic relations with Russia and other countries that have the potential to benefit the nation, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.

Malaysia To 'Seriously' Look Into Expanding Settling Foreign Trade Payments In Local Currencies -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

AI Boom Opens Growth Avenues For Penang SMEs - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Malaysia Rises To 15th In Global Competitiveness Ranking, Records Best Achievement -- Anwar

KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) – Malaysia rising to the 15th spot in the 2026 World Competitiveness Rankings by the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) is proof that efforts to strengthen efficiency and improve execution continue to pay off, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.