Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weak Regional Cues, Oil Price Drop

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the downtrend in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Taiwan Seeks Stronger Ties With Malaysia In AI, Sustainability, Smart Healthcare -- TAITRA

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- There are three key areas where Malaysia and Taiwan cooperation can go even further, namely artificial intelligence (AI), green sustainability, and smart healthcare, said Taiwan External Trade Development Council (Taitra) president and chief executive officer Simon Wang.

Tigo Energy, BayWa r.e. To Showcase Solar Safety, Optimisation Solutions In Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Tigo Energy Inc (Tigo), an intelligent solar and energy software solutions provider, has announced its participation in the ASEAN Sustainable Energy Week 2025, sharing a trade show booth with BayWa r.e. from July 2 to 4, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center (QSNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand.

Kedah Records Investments Totalling RM4.2 Bln In 1Q 2025

ALOR SETAR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Kedah recorded RM4.2 billion in investments in the first quarter of this year (1Q 2025), which is expected to generate over 1,400 job opportunities.

SD Guthrie, Sime Darby Property Ink JV For Carey Island Industrial Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- SD Guthrie Bhd and Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) have signed a joint venture agreement to develop up to 809.4 hectares of land in Carey Island, Selangor, aimed at fostering sustainable economic growth and innovation.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Following Oil Price Drop

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

OMS Reports Growth, Expansion Ahead Of First Earnings Call

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- OMS Energy Technologies Inc (OMS), a manufacturer of surface wellhead systems (SWS) and oil country tubular goods (OCTG), has issued a business update ahead of its inaugural earnings call following its successful Nasdaq listing in May 2025.

MediaDonuts Rebrands As Aleph In Malaysia And Key Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Global digital advertising firm Aleph has rebranded its Asia Pacific (APAC) entity MediaDonuts as Aleph in Malaysia and seven other key markets across the region. 

MADANI Economic Reform Agenda Yielding Results

PUTRAJAYA, June 20 (Bernama) – The MADANI economic reform agenda has yielded results, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

MSM Reiterates Call For Tariff To Curb Dumping Of Imported Sugar 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- MSM Malaysia Holdings Bhd reiterates its call for a tariff on imported sugar to address the ongoing influx of low-priced Thai sugar into the domestic market.

Fitch Keeps 'Neutral' Outlook On Malaysia's Banking Sector, Revises Outlooks For Some Asian Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has maintained its “neutral” outlook on Malaysia’s banking sector for 2025 while adjusting the outlooks for several Asia-Pacific countries amid trade war exposures.

Cut Red Tape, Dismantle Non-Tariff Barriers To Unlock Full Potential Of Sub-Regional Groupings – Economists

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin & Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- ASEAN needs to double down on streamlining regulations and cutting red tape, including harmonising customs procedures, to unlock the full potential of sub-regional groupings.