By Siti Radziah Hamzah
TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters.
PETALING JAYA, June 15 (Bernama) -- Timor-Leste is inviting Malaysian investors to explore investment opportunities and secure project contracts in the country as it embarks on extensive infrastructure development, said President José Ramos-Horta.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysian banks’ first quarter 2026 (1Q 2026) financial performance softened slightly, weighed down by higher provisions even as loan growth gathered pace, said RAM Rating Services Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Scanwolf Corporation Bhd, a producer of plastic edging and flooring, has received a letter of award (LOA) from Sg Besi Construction Sdn Bhd for a contract valued at RM21 million through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Scanwolf Trading and Construction Sdn Bhd.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia suspended intraday short-selling (IDSS) of Tanco Holdings Bhd for the remainder of today's trading session, the second consecutive day the restriction has been imposed after the stock breached its price limit.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Kee Ming Group Bhd has secured a RM21.36 million hyperscale data centre subcontract in Puncak Alam, Selangor.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves stood at US$130.6 billion as at May 29, 2026.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 8 (Bernama) -- Disruptions to energy and petrochemical supplies could have far-reaching implications beyond fuel availability, potentially affecting items critical to everyday life, such as medical supplies, food packaging and agricultural fertilisers, according to Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- Airlines’ total net profit in 2026 is expected to be US$23 billion (US$1 = RM4.02), about half the previous projection of US$41 billion, as a result of war-related disruptions in West Asia and high fuel prices, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The Consumer Credit Commission (SKP) has issued the Authorisation Standards (AS) and Conduct Standards (CS), which will regulate buy now pay later (BNPL) schemes and five other previously unregulated business activities under Phase 1 of the Consumer Credit Act 2025 (CCA).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The second day of Tenaga Nasional Bhd’s (TNB) Energy Transition Conference 2026 (ETCon26) marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim officially launched the conference, reaffirming Malaysia’s commitment to advancing a sustainable, resilient and future-ready energy ecosystem.
