DPM Fadillah To Visit Uzbekistan, Russia To Bolster Ties And Explore Tie-ups In Energy, High Tech

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) – Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof will visit Uzbekistan and Russia beginning this Friday to enhance bilateral economic relations, as well as explore tie-ups in the energy and high technology sectors.

TNG Digital Rolls Out Digital Payment Tools To Support Micro And Small Businesses

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- TNG Digital Sdn Bhd is broadening its support for micro and small enterprises, particularly independent traders operating at markets, food stalls and public spaces, by offering accessible and easy-to-use digital payment tools.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were lower in early trade on Thursday.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on Wednesday, supported by stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said palm oil trader David Ng.

JS-SEZ Key To Johor’s Rise As Regional Innovation And Investment Hub

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is emerging as a cornerstone of Johor’s transformation into a next-generation regional powerhouse, with the state offering a compelling value proposition to global investors in artificial intelligence (AI), data centres and high-value industries.

Presence, Investment Of Major Global Companies Ensure Stability Of Nation’s Energy Sector - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The presence and investment of major global companies, such as the leading United States oil company ConocoPhillips, are crucial in ensuring the stability and sustainability of the nation’s energy sector, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Strong Infrastructure, Public-private Partnerships Key To Future Of AI And Digital Technologies

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18, (Bernama) – The future of artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing and next-generation digital technologies depends heavily on robust infrastructure backed by collaborative partnerships between industry and government, said  Microsoft's regional legal director for the Asia-Pacific Jeth Lee.

Gold Futures Rise On Safe-Haven Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today as investors turned to the safe-haven asset amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran.

Scientex Posts Lower 3Q Net Profit Of RM123.87 Mln, Declares 6 Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Scientex Bhd recorded a lower net profit of RM123.87 million for the third quarter (3Q) ended April 30, 2025, compared with RM130.50 million in the same period a year ago. 

FBM KLCI Futures Close Marginally Higher Amid Mixed Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally higher today, amid a mixed performance in the underlying cash market.  

MDEC Plays Leading Role In Johor's Aspiration To Become Asia's Digital Hub

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 18 -- The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) plays a leading role in realising Johor’s aspiration to become Asia’s digital hub through various strategic initiatives and inter-agency collaborations.

Energy Demand To Rise In Asia-Pacific Region Amid AI-led Industrial Shift -- Petronas

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Energy demand in ASEAN and the Asia-Pacific region is expected to rise in the coming years, driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) under the Fifth Industrial Revolution, said Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas).