Malaysia's Distributive Trade Growth Set To Hit 6.1 Pct In 2026, Says Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s distributive trade growth is expected to hit 6.1 per cent in 2026, compared with 5.6 per cent in 2025, following stronger-than-expected performance this year driven by wholesale stockpiling, higher petroleum-related prices and a recovery in motor vehicle sales.

Gold Futures Reverse Losses To End Higher

By Danni Haizal Bin Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives pared yesterday’s losses to end higher on Friday, in line with firmer US COMEX performance, amid a weakening US dollar.

KLCI Futures Close Higher, Tracking Cash Market Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, reflecting the performance of the underlying cash market.

PM Anwar Calls For More Companies To Leverage 5G, Strengthen The Digital Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- More companies need to leverage 5G technology to boost productivity, innovation and competitiveness in an effort to strengthen the country’s digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

RHB IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 IPI Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2026 Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Closes Higher Versus US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Friday, closing higher against the US dollar as uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia weighed on the greenback.

MAG President And Group CEO Capt Nasaruddin Appointed To IATA Governing Board For 3-year Term

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) president and group chief executive officer Captain Nasaruddin A. Bakar has been appointed to the board of governors of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) during its 82nd annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Selangor Strengthens Sustainability Agenda Through RM2 Bln WTE Investment

KUALA SELANGOR, June 12 (Bernama) --  The Selangor government, through its subsidiary Worldwide Holdings Bhd (Worldwide), has invested approximately RM2 billion to develop three waste-to-energy (WTE) plants as part of a long-term plan to improve sustainable solid waste management in the state.

Attractive Valuations Drive Buying, Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Selected blue-chip counters trading at attractive valuations helped Bursa Malaysia close higher on Friday, despite cautious market sentiment driven by developments in West Asia, volatility in crude oil prices and uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook.

Rubber Market Extends Gains On Strong Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market extended its upward momentum to close higher on Friday, lifted by gains in regional rubber futures markets amid concerns of weather-related supply tightness, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Issues UMA Query To Paragon Union After Share Price Falls

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued an Unusual Market Activity (UMA) query to Paragon Union Bhd following a sharp fall in the company's share price today. 

Pyxis Group, Principia Consulting Partner CommodityAI To Modernise Commodity Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Pyxis Group, a global advisory firm, together with its joint venture partner Principia Consulting, announced a strategic partnership with CommodityAI, the agentic artificial intelligence (AI) platform purpose-built for physical commodity operations.