Anwar, Putin Discuss Energy Security, Trade In Local Currencies

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.

Uzbekistan Keen To Deepen Investment, Business Links With Malaysia, ASEAN

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is keen to strengthen investment and business ties with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, particularly in high-value-added industries, manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

ASEAN-Russia Need To Expand Cooperation  Across The Board, Mainly In Food Security And Energy - Anwar

From Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 17 (Bernama) — ASEAN and Russia need to expand multilateral cooperation in areas such as food security, energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Interest Rate Normalisation In Japan Seen As Having Greater Impact On Asia Than Europe

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.

MIGHT, UNIDO Launch Sustainable Cities Programme In Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Programme (SCIP) in Selangor.

Malaysian Equities Expected To Rebound In 2H 2026 Supported By US-Iran Peace Deal -- Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal. 

Affin Hwang Investment Bank Launches ELIs To Help Investors Navigate Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd today launched Equity-Linked Investments (ELIs) to provide investors customised exposure to a broad range of underlying assets while supporting diverse market and risk-return objectives amid ongoing global uncertainties.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Fed Rate Hold Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns and lower US Treasury yields.

Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Lower Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by lower oil prices.

Bioeconomy Corp, South Korea's K-Eco Sign MoU To Advance Sustainable Bioenergy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corp) and South Korea’s Korea Environment Corporation (K-Eco) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in biogas development and carbon neutrality initiatives.

Bioeconomy Corp, South Korea's K-Eco Sign MoU To Advance Sustainable Bioenergy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Bioeconomy Development Corporation (Bioeconomy Corp) and South Korea’s Korea Environment Corporation (K-Eco) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in biogas development and carbon neutrality initiatives.

AirBorneo Among Four New Airlines Allocated Thailand Winter 2026/2027 Flight Slots - CAAT

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Sarawak-owned airline AirBorneo has been allocated flight slots for Thailand's Winter 2026/2027 schedule, making it one of four new airlines granted operating slots by the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT).