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.

KAF Investment Funds Launches New Global Islamic Equity Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- KAF Investment Funds Bhd (KIFB) has launched the KAF Global Islamic Equity Fund (KGIEF), aimed at providing investors with strategic exposure to Shariah-compliant equities.

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.

Kioxia, Dell Technologies To Deliver High-Density AI Storage Server Configuration

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation, a world leader in memory solutions, has collaborated with Dell Technologies to deliver a 2U server configuration capable of scaling to an unprecedented 9.8 petabytes (PB) of flash storage.

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.

Mobix Labs Targets Critical Minerals Supply Chain With SPD Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- Mobix Labs has unveiled plans to expand into the strategic rare earth and critical minerals sector through a proposed acquisition of Special Project Delivery LLC (SPD), a United States (US)-based supply chain platform.

HERE Unveils AI-Based Last-Meter Delivery Solution

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 (Bernama) -- HERE Technologies, the mapping and location data platform, has unveiled HERE Last Meter Guidance, a location intelligence solution designed to help drivers complete final handoffs more quickly and accurately using artificial intelligence (AI)-based navigation

Russia Highlights Expanding Partnership With Islamic Countries

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia), May 15 (Bernama) -- Russia signalled its commitment to ongoing cooperation with Islamic countries in sectors including energy, industry, information technology (IT), construction, agriculture, finance, education, healthcare and tourism.