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.

HLIB Maintains Forecast For BNM To Cut OPR To 2.75 Pct in 2H 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) has maintained expectations for Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to lower the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 (2H 2025), if economic conditions warrant. 

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.

No Energy Disruption Yet, But Industry To Closely Track Prices -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- There is no global energy disruption so far, but industries will continue to closely monitor price developments, said S&P Global vice-chairman Daniel Yergin. 

Fiscal Reform To Balance Fiscal Sustainability, Social Equity - Treasury Sec-Gen

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal reform initiatives, including expanding the Sales and Services Tax (SST) scope and rationalising electricity and diesel subsidies, are aimed at ensuring fiscal sustainability while protecting lower-income groups and essential sectors.

JS-SEZ Draws Global Investor Interest As Johor Emerges ASEAN Gateway

JOHOR BAHRU, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) is drawing increasing interest from international investors, particularly from Japan, South Korea, China, and Europe, as Johor positions itself as a strategic gateway to the ASEAN market.

ConocoPhillips Eyes Investment In Sabah, Reaffirms Commitment To Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- United States oil giant ConocoPhillips has set its sights on potential investments in Sabah while reaffirming its long-term commitment to Malaysia.

Policy Consistency, Political Stability Key To World Competitiveness Ranking – Economist

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s World Competitiveness Ranking (WCR) hinges on political stability and consistent policy formulation and implementation, particularly as difficult or unpopular decisions are sometimes necessary to optimise resource allocation and strengthen the country’s economic structure.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman & K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, dragged by weaker soybean oil price on the Chicago Board of Trade.

Malaysia To Consider Adopting Nuclear Energy To Accelerate Net Zero Target 2050 -- PETRA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has to relook the whole energy triangle, including the possibility of adopting nuclear energy, in order to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions target by 2050, said Deputy Minister of the Energy Transition and Water Transformation Ministry (PETRA), Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Marginally Lower Despite Wall Street's Higher Overnight Performance

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally lower today on some mild selling activities, mainly among lower liners, despite Wall Street’s higher overnight performance.