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Boost Grassroot Level Preparations For El-Nino Phenomenon --Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) – Being prepared at the grassroots level for the El Niño phenomenon needs to be strengthened as preventive measures and early groundwork are the best defence against the increasingly unpredictable impacts of extreme weather.

B15 Biodiesel Rollout Could Ease Inflation, Reduce Fiscal Burden -- CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s initiative to roll out B15 biodiesel blends makes strategic sense as a cheaper feedstock can dampen domestic inflation and reduce fiscal costs, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Posts Slight Gains At Close On Selective Buying

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended marginally higher after trading within a narrow range, supported by selective buying that offset profit-taking activities.

Malaysia, Japan Agree On Energy Security, Nuclear And Critical Minerals Cooperation

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Japan today agreed to deepen cooperation on energy security and civil nuclear power, as both countries seek to strengthen resilience against global supply disruptions and growing geopolitical uncertainty.

Bursa Malaysia Gains At The Close As Investors Rotate Into Defensive Stocks

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Wednesday, outperforming some regional peers as renewed weakness in global technology stocks and escalating tensions in West Asia prompted investors to rotate into more defensive and domestically oriented markets.

BNM's OPR To Stay At 2.75 Pct In 2026 Amid Strong Domestic Demand -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Resilient domestic demand and still-contained underlying inflation should allow Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent throughout 2026, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

World Needs Directions, Not More Power - Anwar

From Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar

TOKYO, June 10 (Bernama) -- The world is currently facing a shortage of leadership clarity rather than power, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

Gold Futures Rise On Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, as softer oil prices due to easing West Asia tensions supported market sentiment.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback , Regional Peers On Easing West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar and was mostly stronger against regional currencies on Tuesday, supported by improved market sentiment amid easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Tuesday, improved market sentiment following easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, but was weighed down by expectations of improving natural rubber supply conditions and lower benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

West Asia Crisis Pushed Malaysia’s Fuel Subsidy Bill To RM7.5 Bln In April

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s monthly fuel subsidy bill climbed to as high as RM7.5 billion at one point in April, as tensions in West Asia pushed up global oil prices and heightened concerns over energy supplies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Stronger Fiscal Discipline Key To Attracting Higher-Value Investment -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must continue to strengthen fiscal discipline, improve public service delivery, support businesses, protect the rakyat and position the country to capture higher-value investment and growth, said Finance Minister II Senator Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.