NIKE Appoints David Denton As CFO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- NIKE Inc has appointed David M. Denton as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective Aug 17, as the company continues to advance its growth strategy and operational priorities under President and Chief Executive Officer, Elliott Hill.

Malaysia Could Contribute Up To 20 Pct Of Gentari’s RE Capacity In Five To 10 Years

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUANTAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia to contribute between 10 and 20 per cent of its renewable energy (RE) capacity over the next five to 10 years, underpinned by stronger domestic growth prospects and supportive government policies.

RHB Investment Sees Strong Malaysia Export Outlook In 2026 On E&E Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd remains positive on Malaysia's export prospects for 2026, citing resilient external demand and sustained momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, driven by the technology upcycle and artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

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).

Moody’s Lifts Malaysia’s Outlook To A3 Stable On AI-Related Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has modestly raised its forecasts for Malaysia to A3 with a stable outlook, due to its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.

RHB IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 IPI Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2026 Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.

Malaysia, Japan Can Strengthen Regional Tech Supply Chains - PM Anwar

TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan can make a meaningful contribution to strengthening regional supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Countries Should Not Be Timid To Defend Free Trade -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Sovereign countries should not be timid in defending free trade and opposing punitive tariffs or discriminatory policies, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

South, Southeast Asia Credit Strength Set To Remain Stable Over Next 12-18 Months Despite Strong Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Overall credit strength across South and Southeast Asia will remain stable over the next 12-18 months, although US dollar strength would weigh on the credit quality for a subset of rated companies with structural currency mismatches, according to Moody’s Ratings.

Malaysia Should Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties With Taiwan In Semiconductor Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should place greater emphasis on strengthening trade and investment relations with Taiwan, particularly in the semiconductor industry, said Taylor’s University adjunct professor, Dr Ong Kian Ming.

Ringgit Ends Lower Against The US Dollar As Global Uncertainties Weigh On Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Thursday on cautious sentiment over rising fuel prices, unresolved geopolitical tensions and global trade uncertainties.

Trade Policy Concerns Temper US Dollar's Strength, Lifting Ringgit

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was traded slightly firmer against the US dollar at the opening today, as soft sentiment towards the greenback outweighed better-than-expected key United States economic data.