West Asia Disruptions, High Fuel Prices To Halve Airline Industry Profitability In 2026 - IATA

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.

Malaysia’s Nuclear Decision Depends On Preparedness Across 19 Key Areas - EC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s decision on whether to launch a nuclear power programme will depend on its level of preparedness across 19 key areas, which mostly focus on safety, said Energy Commission (EC) chief executive officer, Siti Safinah Salleh.

Move Over Matcha: Malaysian Entrepreneur Bets On Pandan Making It Big In India

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- While Japan’s matcha flavoured tea has become hugely popular in cafés and bakeries across India, Malaysian entrepreneur Shivaani Suppiah is betting that another green food ingredient - pandan - might make it big in the South Asian nation.

Energy Commission Eyes 2027 Launch Of Energy Regulatory Sandbox

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (EC) is in the process of studying the implementation of a regulatory sandbox for the energy sector.

Rubber Market Seen Trading Sideways With A Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week amid ongoing global uncertainties, particularly developments in West Asia and weather conditions in some major rubber-producing regions.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, pressured by weaker crude oil prices and cautious market sentiment ahead of a key industry report.

Gold Futures To Trade Between US$4,400 And US$4,500 Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the US$4,400 per troy ounce to US$4,500 per troy ounce range next week, supported by safe-haven demand amid uncertainty over the United States interest rate outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Retesting 1,700 Level Amid Improved Risk Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is potentially retesting the 1,700 level and consolidating within the 1,710–1,715 range next week, supported by improving risk appetite and attractive valuations among selected Malaysian blue chip counters.

SKP Issues Standards To Regulate BNPL, Five Other Consumer Credit Activities

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).

Elsa IPO Oversubscribed 27 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

SEREMBAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today granted ad interim injunctions against six plaintiffs in an ongoing dispute involving the Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU), restraining them from, among other actions, convening or holding any DKU meeting, including the Special Sitting that had been scheduled for today.

KLCI Futures Close Higher, In Line With Cash Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, reflecting the performance of the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Weighed Down By Rising Fuel Prices, Geopolitical Risks

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Friday amid cautious sentiment over lingering geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia and rising fuel prices.