Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday, tracking the weaker performance of the US COMEX gold market.

Vocalbeats.AI Joins SGTech To Expand Industry Collaboration

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Vocalbeats.AI has joined SGTech, Singapore's technology industry trade association, as a member of its Singapore Enterprise Chapter, strengthening the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered audio company's engagement with the country's technology ecosystem.

Maybank Indonesia Established As Financial Conglomerate Holding Company

JAKARTA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Maybank Indonesia's shareholders have approved the bank's establishment as the operational holding company of the Maybank Financial Conglomerate in Indonesia.

Global Air Passenger Demand Down 2.2 Pct In May 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Total air passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), declined 2.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in May 2026, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Tuesday on mild profit-taking, despite gains in the US COMEX gold market.

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.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Gold Futures Close Slightly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower today, in line with the weaker US COMEX gold market amid subdued demand.

Fully Liberalised Gas Market Needed To Boost Competition, Investment-- MGA President

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- A fully liberalised gas market based on a willing seller-willing buyer principle, coupled with the removal of the gas price cap, is needed to attract more international players and spur a more competitive industry, said Malaysia Gas Association (MGA) president Abdul Aziz Othman.

SAMENTA Unveils New Council, Sets AI, Policy Reform Agenda For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has unveiled its national council for the 2026-2029 term, outlining priorities that include adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and policy reforms to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs).