Gas Malaysia To Jointly Develop Regasification Terminal With Tokyo Gas, VTTI B.V.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Gas Malaysia Bhd has entered into a joint development agreement (JDA) with Japan’s Tokyo Gas Co Ltd and Netherlands-based VTTI B.V. to develop the liquefied natural gas (LNG) regasification terminal project in Yan, Kedah.

Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker performance on the United States (US) COMEX market.

IJM Corp Confirms Krishnan Tan Cleared From MACC Investigations

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- IJM Corporation Bhd announced that its chairman, Tan Sri Krishnan Tan, has been cleared from the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) investigations concerning the voluntary takeover offer by Sunway Bhd. 

Malaysia's External Position To Stay Resilient Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s external position should remain resilient despite heightened geopolitical uncertainty and the ongoing US-Iran conflict, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd. 

Ringgit Closes Mostly Higher Against Major Currencies On Strong GDP Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed mostly higher against major currencies after Bank Negara Malaysia announced that Malaysia’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), exceeding the advance estimate of 5.3 per cent, driven by robust domestic demand, investment activities and exports.

KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Friday, in line with weaker performance in the cash market.

Guangzhou Arbitration Commission Opens Global Arbitrator Applications

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- The Guangzhou Arbitration Commission (GZAC) has opened global applications for its panel of arbitrators, seeking professionals with cross-border alternative dispute resolution (ADR) experience in fields including law, international trade and commerce.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, Tracking Weak Regional Sentiment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the day on a low note, in line with the weaker regional market sentiment as investors adopted a cautious stance amid renewed concerns over rising global oil prices and potential inflationary spillover across major economies.

Central Bank Has Priced Potential Scenarios For West Asia Conflict Into 2026 Growth, Inflation Forecasts - Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) has already priced in potential scenarios from the ongoing West Asia conflict into its 2026 growth and inflation forecasts, Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Trade Remains Key Driver Of Development - Mohamad Hasan

From Mohd Khairi Idham Amran

NEW DELHI, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia believes that trade remains a key driver of development and increasing South-South trade should be further harnessed, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan said.

Malaysia Should Focus On Macroeconomic Stability While Safeguarding Critical Buffers - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's near-term policy priorities should focus on preserving macroeconomic stability while safeguarding critical buffers amidst the global supply shock due to the West Asia conflict. 

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, Tracking Regional Peers Amid US-China Summit Watch

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, tracking weaker regional market performance as investors remained cautious and kept a close watch on developments from the US-China Summit.