CRRC Dalian To Deliver First ECRL Trains In October

By Norsyafawati Ab Wahab

DALIAN (China), June 23 (Bernama)– The first two sets of Electric Multiple Unit (EMU) trains, along with two electric locomotives for cargo transportation under the East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) project, are expected to be shipped out from Dalian, China to Malaysia in October this year.

CPO Futures End Mostly Higher On Firmer Soybean Oil, Export Performance

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher today, supported by firmer soybean oil prices and improved sentiment driven by recent strong export performance.

Financial Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia Slightly Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session slightly higher as buying support in selected heavyweights led by financial stocks lifted the benchmark index, analysts said.

Malaysia Sharpens Its Focus On Becoming Regional Aerospace And Shipbuilding Hub

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is sharpening its focus on becoming a regional aerospace and shipbuilding hub, banking on high value investment, technical capability and geostrategic positioning to elevate its industrial profile over the next decade.

DPM's Working Visit Expands Malaysia's Strategic Network In Energy, Water Sectors - PETRA

TASHKENT, June 20 (Bernama) -- Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof's official working visit to Uzbekistan and Russia is expected to expand Malaysia’s strategic network in the fields of energy and water at the international level.

Binastra Records 43 Pct Revenue Growth,; Order Book At RM4.1 Bln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Binastra Corporation Bhd’s revenue rose by 43 per cent to RM256.8 million in the first quarter ended April 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026), a 43 per cent increase year-on-year (y-o-y) compared to 1Q FY2025.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday On Lack Of Positive Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend to close the morning session lower at midday as profit-taking continued amidst a lack of positive market sentiment, analysts said. 

Dagang Nexchange Emerges Among Active Stocks, Up By 1.72 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Dagang Nexchange Bhd (DNEX) traded higher and emerged as among the actively traded stocks on recent news that the company has secured a RM103.76 million contract from the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

Cut Red Tape, Dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers To Unlock Full Potential Of Sub-Regional Groupings – Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to double down on streamlining regulations and cutting red tape, including harmonising customs procedures, to unlock the full potential of sub-regional groupings.

Kuka Robotics To Boost Automation, Robotics In Malaysia, Southeast Asia With New Penang Branch

BATU KAWAN, June 18 (Bernama) -- Kuka Robot Automation (M) Sdn Bhd (Kuka Robotics Malaysia) reinforces its commitment to advancing industrial automation and robotics innovation in Malaysia and Southeast Asia with the launch of its new branch in Penang here today.

Bursa Malaysia Almost Flat At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained almost flat at midday today with buying support continuing in selected heavyweights, interspersed with profit-taking led by consumer products and services counters. 

Energy Transition: ASEAN Countries Urged To Tap Regional, International Cooperation

By Ammar Shafiq Hamzah

KUCHING, June 18 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries should take advantage of the various cooperation opportunities and support offered by regional and international partners to advance the transition to renewable energy.