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.

Ringgit Closes Lower Amid Renewed US Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower on Wednesday against the American dollar amid volatile currency markets as concerns over US tariffs resurfaced.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Hits New 2026 High On Regional Gains

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 3 (Bernama) --The Kuala Lumpur rubber market rose sharply on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026.

YTL Corp 3Q Net Profit Falls To RM325.99 Mln, Revenue Rises To RM7.57 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- YTL Corporation Bhd’s (YTL Corp) net profit decreased to RM325.99 million in the third quarter ended March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) from RM432.63 million in the same quarter last year. 

QL Resources Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM450.35 Mln In FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- QL Resources Bhd posted a lower net profit of RM450.35 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2026 (FY2026), compared with RM455.08 million in the previous financial year.

Rubber Market Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Shanghai Rubber Futures

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Thursday, supported by gains in the Shanghai rubber futures market following encouraging Chinese economic data, a dealer said.