Rubber Market Ends Higher As It Tracks Regional Gains

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil.

Govt Targets 15 Pct Increase In Wood-based Exports This Year

By Kamarul Halim M. Kamal

MUAR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is targeting an increase of 15 per cent in the country's exports of wood-based products this year following the sector's encouraging performance, which recorded an export value of RM14.6 billion last year.

B15 Biodiesel Rollout Could Ease Inflation, Reduce Fiscal Burden -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s initiative to roll out B15 biodiesel blends makes strategic sense as a cheaper feedstock can dampen domestic inflation and reduce fiscal costs, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia’s Stock Market Remains Competitive, Resilient Amid Global Headwinds -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s stock market remains resilient and competitive amid global supply chain and geopolitical headwinds, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

PM Anwar's Visit Opens New Chapter In Malaysia-Japan Tech, Energy Ties

TOKYO, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan have agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation in semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) and energy security, as Malaysia continues its efforts to position itself as a regional hub for advanced technologies and high-value manufacturing.

Sarawak To Roll Out Four Pilot Projects Under Bintulu TIC This Year - Abang Johari

KUCHING, June 11 (Bernama) -- Sarawak will roll out four pilot projects this year under the Bintulu Transitioning Industrial Cluster (TIC) initiative to accelerate industrial decarbonisation, strengthen competitiveness and position the state as a leader in low-carbon industrial development in Asia.

Malaysia Natural Rubber Production Down 8.8 Per Cent In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 8.8 per cent to 18,515 tonnes in April 2026 from 20,310 tonnes in March 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Aeris Wins Connectivity Leader Award At AutoTech Awards 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services, and connected vehicle programmes, has won the Connectivity Leader Award at the AutoTech Awards 2026.

Govt Measures To Safeguard Fuel, Supply Chains Support Production Activities -- Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Government measures to safeguard fuel and supply chains could support production activities in the near term, said Apex Securities Bhd.

Rising Fertiliser Costs Push Malaysian Farmers Towards Efficiency-based Agriculture

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Rising fertiliser costs and supply chain uncertainties are prompting Malaysian growers and plantations to adopt a more efficiency-driven approach to crop nutrition, shifting the industry’s focus from fertiliser volume to nutrient effectiveness.

Malaysia And ASEAN To Reap Spillover Benefits From FIFA World Cup 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is set to gain from the FIFA World Cup 2026 competition starting this week in areas such as digital commerce, media consumption, payments, logistics and cross-border business, a top foreign banker said today.

CPO Prices Seen Higher In 2H 2026 On El Nino, Biofuel Demand

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.