12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade higher in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by the likelihood of a strong El Niño and elevated soybean and rapeseed oil prices amid rising biofuel demand, CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd said.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed yesterday's gains to open lower on Thursday, tracking losses across major regional markets as investors remained cautious over developments in West Asia.
12d ago
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies today but eased marginally against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected United States inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could keep interest rates higher for longer.
12d ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher today on stronger export estimates and lower production after data from the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) showed a month-on-month decline in output, a trader said.
12d ago
SEPANG, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s first airport ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) charging station is set to be developed at Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 (KLIA T2), marking a significant milestone in the country’s green mobility infrastructure.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian takaful industry demonstrated resilience in 2025, growing by 4.73 per cent in 2025, bringing total gross contributions to RM16.38 billion, according to the Malaysian Takaful Association.
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From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar
TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- The official visit of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to Japan focuses on efforts to strengthen bilateral economic relations, particularly in attracting investment and trade, as well as high-tech sectors that have a direct impact on the people's economy.
12d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the decline in the US COMEX market amid persistent selling activity that dampened market sentiment.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- HRX by IFCA MSC Bhd has launched a new small and medium enterprises (SME)-focused initiative to help Malaysian employers manage payroll accuracy, statutory obligations and workforce operations with greater compliance confidence, without the cost and complexity of heavy enterprise systems.
12d ago
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar today as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States’ May Consumer Price Index (CPI) data.
12d ago
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The government's subsidy bill for RON95 petrol and diesel is projected to remain high at about RM3.5 billion a month at current market prices, amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said.
12d ago
By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over soft demand from China's automotive sector, a dealer said.