Acquisition of One of World's Largest Gas Fields An Extraordinary Achievement For Petronas - PM Anwar

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has described Petroliam Nasional Bhd’s (Petronas) success in securing one of the world's largest gas fields, following an agreement signed with the government of Turkmenistan, as an extraordinary achievement that positions the national oil and gas company among industry leaders.

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.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday, pressured by weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices, a trader said.

Malaysia To 'Seriously' Look Into Expanding Settling Foreign Trade Payments In Local Currencies -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will “seriously” explore using local currencies with trading partners to mitigate volatile foreign exchange risks, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

AI Boom Opens Growth Avenues For Penang SMEs - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

ACE Market-bound RT Pastry's IPO Oversubscribed By 59.96 Times

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- RT Pastry Holdings Bhd’s initial public offering (IPO) shares made available to the Malaysian public have been oversubscribed by 59.96 times ahead of its scheduled listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on June 29.

Top Glove's 3Q Net Profit Jumps To RM80.98 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM80.98 million in the third quarter ended May 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026), compared with the RM34.74 million reported in the previous corresponding quarter.

Malaysia Eyes Broader Cooperation With Turkmenistan During Anwar's Visit

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 is highly significant as it is expected not only to create more opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector but also to enhance collaboration in other industries such as transportation, logistics and agriculture between the two countries.

Inflation Expected To Remain Between 1.5 And 2.5 Pct This Year - Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry expects Malaysia's inflation rate to remain under control at between 1.5 and 2.5 per cent throughout this year despite pressure from the energy supply crisis and global geopolitical uncertainties.

Malaysia Weathers 100 Days Of Global Energy Crisis, Supplies Remain Stable

PUTRAJAYA, June 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains in a relatively strong position with sufficient supplies of fuel, food and essential medicines, thanks to early intervention and coordinated crisis management efforts, says Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Nurhisham Hussein.

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.

Sum Technology IPO Oversubscribed By 110.54 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Engineering services firm Sum Technology Bhd's initial public offering (IPO) has been oversubscribed by 110.54 times ahead of its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia on June 18, 2026.