Banks Must Build Specialised SME Lending Capabilities – EBRD

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) --  Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Second Straight Day On Heavyweight Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters. 

SMR 20 Hits Nine-year High On Tight Supply, EV Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.

Aeris Completes IoT Connectivity Agreement With KDDI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programmes, has announced the successful completion of its Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management service agreement with KDDI Corporation.

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. 

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, tracking the strong overnight rally on Wall Street.

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.

Elsa To Grow Digital Technology, Robotics, Engineering Segments After Positive ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Integrated oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) provider Elsa Bhd aims to accelerate its growth in the digital technology, robotics, and engineering segments following an encouraging debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today.

TERAJU's Transfer To PM's Department Boosts PuTERA35 Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister's Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Tuesday, tracking the underlying cash market performance. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Mild Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors locked in gains following the previous session’s rally, with early profit-taking weighing on the benchmark index.

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.