Weststar, Rocket Technologies International Collaboration To Generate Over US$10 Bln Commercial Potential

CANBERRA, July 1 (Bernama) -- The strategic joint venture agreement (JVA) between Weststar Group and Australia's Rocket Technologies International Pty Ltd is expected to contribute significantly to bilateral trade and economic growth between Malaysia and Australia, with long-term commercial potential estimated at over US$10 billion (US$1 = RM4.08) through future aerospace, defence, satellite, and advanced technology programmes. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session on a firmer note, supported by selective buying interest in heavyweight counters, particularly within the utilities sector, amid range-bound trading.

JS-SEZ To Benefit From Collaboration With Italy, European Partners - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Collaboration with Italy and other European partners will play an important role in supporting the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

SemiconStart Marks Implementation Phase Of Malaysia's Semiconductor Drive -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's drive to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem has moved into the implementation stage with the launch of SemiconStart Malaysia, signalling the government's focus on translating plans into tangible industry outcomes.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia kicked off the second half of 2026 on a positive note, buoyed by stronger overnight gains on Wall Street and improving market sentiment as progress in US-Iran peace negotiations lifted investor confidence.

No Rubber Production Incentive Payment For June 2026 -- MRB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- No Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) payment will be made to rubber smallholders for June 2026 because the average monthly farmgate prices of cuplump had remained above the activation threshold in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

RHB Bank Completes RM410 Mln Tier 2 Notes Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has completed the issuance of RM410 million in Tier 2 (T2) Notes under its Note Programme.

PAAB Launches Malaysia's First Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework Featuring Blue Finance, Advancing Water Security

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Pengurusan Aset Air Bhd (PAAB), a wholly owned company of the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), today launched its Sustainable Islamic Finance Framework, marking three national milestones.

WTO Must Adapt To Current International Economic Realities — Johari Ghani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The World Trade Organization (WTO) must adapt to the realities of today’s international economy to remain relevant amid intensifying competition and evolving global trade dynamics, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

RM1 Fee Waiver For Interbank Cash Withdrawals Eases Financial Burden -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) – The RM1 fee waiver for interbank cash withdrawals at automated teller machines (ATMs) and Smart Recycler Machines (SRMs), effective July 1, is expected to help ease the financial burden on the public, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Veson Nautical Launches Unified AI Platform For Maritime Operations, Data Insights

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Veson Nautical has unveiled the Veson Platform, a unified, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered experience that brings together IMOS, CoCaptain, Mail, and newly released Vessel Insights and Bunker Insights under a single interface.

Ringgit Closes Lower Ahead of Key US Economic Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today as market participants stayed cautious ahead of key United States economic data due later tonight.