CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Monday, tracking the rally in soybean oil futures on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT).

Global Air Cargo Demand 6.0 Pct Up In May 2026 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 6.0 per cent in May 2026, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Nigel Wong Re-Elected MATTA President For Second Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Nigel Wong Chun Teim has been re-elected as president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026-2029 term, marking his second term leading the association.

REHDA Malaysia Elects Zaini Yusoff As New President For 2026-2028 Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Real Estate and Housing Developers' Association (REHDA) Malaysia has elected Datuk Zaini Yusoff as its new president for the 2026-2028 term, succeeding Datuk Ir Ho Hon Sang following the association's annual delegates conference on June 27, 2026.

Bina Puri Gets Lenders’ Approval In Principle For Restructuring Scheme

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has received approval in principle from participating lenders for its proposed restructuring scheme (PRS), following mediation by the Corporate Debt Restructuring Committee (CDRC).

Jati Tinggi Bags RM86 Mln Power Infrastructure Contract For Data Centre In Kapar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Jati Tinggi Group Bhd (JTGB) has clinched an RM86 million contract to undertake the design and construction of a 275-kilovolt (kV) overhead transmission line and related power infrastructure for a data centre in Kapar, Selangor.

REDtone Subscribes To RM13 Mln Berjaya Corporation Unit's MTNs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- REDtone Digital Bhd has subscribed to RM13 million worth of medium-term notes (MTNs) issued by Berjaya Corporation Bhd's subsidiary, Berjaya IPS Equity Sdn Bhd.

BProperty Eyes Stake In Perlis Maritime Corridor Project Via RM58 Mln Share Subscription

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Property Bhd (BProperty) seeks to participate in the Perlis Maritime Corridor (PMC) project by subscribing to 29 per cent equity interest in Manjaran Sdn Bhd for RM58 million.

KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher despite a weaker performance in the cash market. 

Ringgit Strengthens Against Major, Regional Currencies At The Close

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against major and regional currencies, supported by lower crude oil prices, which helped improve risk sentiment amid ongoing United States-Iran peace negotiations.

RHB Bank Fully Redeems US$500 Mln Senior Unsecured Notes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has fully redeemed its existing US$500 million senior unsecured notes issued under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme.

SC Issues Guidance Note On Sukuk To Strengthen Alignment With Maqasid Al-Shariah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) today issued the Guidance Note on Sukuk: An Alignment with the Maqasid Al-Shariah Guidance Islamic Capital Market Malaysia to strengthen the alignment of sukuk issuances with Maqasid al-Shariah.