Rubber Market Ends Higher As It Tracks Regional Gains

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, buoyed by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil.

Govt Targets 15 Pct Increase In Wood-based Exports This Year

By Kamarul Halim M. Kamal

MUAR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is targeting an increase of 15 per cent in the country's exports of wood-based products this year following the sector's encouraging performance, which recorded an export value of RM14.6 billion last year.

Heavyweight Stocks Lift Bursa Malaysia, Pare Losses At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared its losses at the lunch break as bargain hunting emerged in selected heavyweight stocks, led by Petronas Chemicals, Tenaga Nasional and Kuala Lumpur Kepong.

Malaysia Natural Rubber Production Down 8.8 Per Cent In April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's natural rubber (NR) production decreased by 8.8 per cent to 18,515 tonnes in April 2026 from 20,310 tonnes in March 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Eases Vs US Dollar

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies today but eased marginally against the US dollar after stronger-than-expected United States inflation reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could keep interest rates higher for longer.

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Persistent Selling Pressure

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the decline in the US COMEX market amid persistent selling activity that dampened market sentiment.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Weaker Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday, tracking weaker regional rubber futures markets amid concerns over soft demand from China's automotive sector, a dealer said.

Holafly Names ATP Star Francisco Cabral Global Brand Ambassador

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Holafly, the global leader in travel eSIMs, has announced a new partnership with ATP Top 20 doubles player Francisco Cabral, who will serve as its global brand ambassador.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Major Currencies, Easier Versus US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against major currencies but eased against the US dollar today, as market sentiment remained cautious ahead of the release of the United States Consumer Price Index (CPI) data tonight.

DHL Plans To Expand Data Centre Logistics Capabilities Across Asia Pacific

SINGAPORE, June 9 (Bernama) -- DHL Supply Chain announced the expansion of its data centre logistics capabilities across the Asia Pacific region to strengthen its position as a strategic partner for hyper-scalers and data centre operators.

Gold Futures Rise On Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, as softer oil prices due to easing West Asia tensions supported market sentiment.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback , Regional Peers On Easing West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.