Gold Futures Close Higher Amid Lower Oil Prices

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, supported by lower oil prices.

Bursa Malaysia Gains In Early Trade On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street, which staged a sharp rally led by technology stocks after United States (US) President Donald Trump made positive remarks regarding the prospects for a deal in West Asia.

PM Anwar's Credibility Attracts Japanese Investors - Bank Rakyat Chairman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s credibility and leadership continue to be key factors in boosting foreign investor confidence, particularly from Japan, in the country’s economic prospects during his official visit to Japan, said Bank Rakyat chairman Datuk Mohd Irwan Mohd Mubarak.

Data Centre Projects To Sustain Construction Sector Growth -- MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Data centre projects are expected to remain a key growth driver for Malaysia’s construction sector, supported by hyperscaler expansion, growing investments in digital infrastructure and rising power requirements, according to MBSB Bank Investment Bhd (MBSB IB).

MY Value-Up To Shift Boardroom Focus To Long-term Value Creation -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s MY Value-Up initiative to reshape boardroom priorities is designed to encourage companies to communicate their strategies more effectively, improve performance and enhance investors' perception of their long-term value proposition.

Malaysia's Role As Strategic Semiconductor Hub More Vital Amid Global Supply Chain Shift

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s role as a strategic semiconductor hub is becoming increasingly important as geopolitical tensions continue to reshape global supply chains.

Leverage Energy Transition As A Catalyst For Economic Restructuring - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The energy transition should be leveraged as a catalyst for broader economic restructuring, with strategic focus areas including artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors and data centres, to enhance productivity and strengthen the country's economic prospects.

Malaysia Must Build Cleaner, Smarter, Interconnected And Future-Ready Energy Ecosystem -- Mohd Shahar

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on building an energy ecosystem that is cleaner, smarter, more interconnected and future-ready under the 13th Malaysia Plan (MP13), said Deputy Economy Minister Datuk Mohd Shahar Abdullah.

AM Best Maintains Stable Outlook On Philippines Non-Life Insurance Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained a stable outlook on the Philippines’ non-life insurance segment, citing robust growth prospects driven by economic expansion and a pipeline of large domestic infrastructure projects.

RAM Ratings Positive On Malaysia’s Power Sector Amid Robust Prospects

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) has maintained a positive outlook on Malaysia’s power sector as the country’s energy transition gains momentum.

QL Resources Shares Rise Despite Lower FY2026 Earnings; MBSB Keeps ‘Buy’ Call

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd emerged among the top gainers in early trade despite posting lower earnings for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026).

Supermax's Associate Company To Establish US$50 Mln Medical Glove Facility In Brazil