Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, with both SMR 20 and latex-in-bulk climbing to fresh 2026 highs.

MOSTI Develops National Technology Sovereignty Framework To Protect Nation’s Critical Technologies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) is leading efforts to develop the National Technology Sovereignty Framework as a strategic government approach to identifying, developing, and protecting critical technologies vital to the country.

Gold Futures Expected To Remain Volatile Ahead Of Key US Inflation Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week as investors await the release of the core personal consumption expenditures (core PCE) price index for clues on the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate trajectory.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week as easing geopolitical tensions and mixed supply conditions shape sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.

Ringgit Expected To Stay Softer Vs US Dollar Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade on a softer note against the US dollar next week amid persistent expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hike later this year.

Gold Futures Close Lower Amid US Fed Rate Hike Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday amid expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year, which will support the US dollar and weigh on the appeal of the precious metal.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Amid Continued Expectation For Fed Rate Hike

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as persistent expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year continued to drive the greenback.

Businesses Should Identify Pain Points Amid Rising Uncertainty - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses should identify their operational pain points before making strategic decisions as the business landscape becomes increasingly uncertain, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak To Seven Sessions On Late Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s composite index ended the week higher, extending its gains for a seventh consecutive session, supported by strong late-session buying in selected blue-chip counters.

Liftech IPO Oversubscribed 18.92 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- LifTech Group Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) shares made available to the Malaysian public were oversubscribed by 18.92 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on June 30, 2026.

AM Best Affirms Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Credit Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent) of South Korea’s Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance Co Ltd (HMF), with a stable outlook.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 2.0 Pct In May 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 2.0 per cent in May 2026 with the index points rising to 137.1 from 134.4 versus a year ago, said the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).