Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, with both SMR 20 and latex-in-bulk climbing to fresh 2026 highs.

Turkmenistan Partnership Strengthens Malaysia's Global Energy Position

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 20 (Bernama) -- Since 1996, Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas), through its wholly-owned subsidiary Petronas Carigali (Turkmenistan) Sdn Bhd (PC(T)SB), has established a presence in Turkmenistan, a Central Asian nation known for possessing some of the world’s largest oil and gas reserves.

Indonesia's New Palm Oil Export Framework Draws Close Watch From Malaysia, Global Markets

JAKARTA, June 20 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's plan to tighten oversight of strategic commodity exports through a new state-linked monitoring framework is being closely watched by industry players in Malaysia as well as buyers and traders in major markets, with analysts assessing its potential implications for the global palm oil trade.

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.

Acquisition of One of World's Largest Gas Fields An Extraordinary Achievement For Petronas - PM Anwar

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) success in securing one of the world's largest gas fields, following an agreement signed with the government of Turkmenistan, as an extraordinary achievement that positions the national oil and gas company among industry leaders.

CPO Futures End Week Higher On Supply Concerns, West Asia Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week to close higher on Friday, driven by supply concerns and renewed tension in West Asia, said a trader.

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.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today, recovering from yesterday's sharp decline amid cautious market sentiment following the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) latest policy decision.

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.

Russia Guarantees Long-term Petroleum, Oil And Gas Supplies To Malaysia -- PM Anwar

From Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Russia has agreed to guarantee long-term supplies of petrol, oil and gas to Malaysia, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Malaysia Needs Robust Legal, Regulatory Framework For Nuclear Power - World Nuclear Association

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia would need to establish a robust legal and regulatory framework, as well as develop a skilled workforce, before nuclear power can become a realistic option in the country's long-term energy mix, according to World Nuclear Association (WNA) Director General Dr Sama Bilbao y Leon.

Gold Futures Close Lower As Hawkish Fed Lifts US Dollar

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday as a hawkish outlook by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) boosted the US dollar and weighed on demand for the precious metal.