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ESG-Ready Malaysian Businesses Better Positioned To Penetrate EU Market, Says GRI

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies equipped with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting standards will likely have a distinct competitive advantage and access to business opportunities in the European Union (EU) and other international markets, a sustainability reporting expert said today.

Interest Rate Normalisation In Japan Seen As Having Greater Impact On Asia Than Europe

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.

Banks Must Build Specialised SME Lending Capabilities – EBRD

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) --  Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback On BOJ Interest Rate Increase

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors remained cautious following the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) decision to raise interest rates. 

IRDA, Taiwan's Taoyuan City Govt In Pact To Advance Industrial Collaboration

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) has formalised a strategic partnership with Taoyuan City Government in Taiwan to promote industrial collaboration, strengthen talent development and enhance mutual economic competitiveness.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Second Straight Day On Heavyweight Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters. 

SMR 20 Hits Nine-year High On Tight Supply, EV Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.

AT&S' €2 Bln Kulim Expansion To Strengthen Malaysia's Semiconductor Ecosystem -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft's (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (€1 = RM4.69) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

ASEAN+3 1Q 2026 Fiscal Position Remain Resilient Amid West Asia Conflict -- AMRO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3’s fiscal position remained broadly resilient in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, despite emerging expenditure pressures and tighter financing conditions following the escalation of the West Asia conflict, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) ASEAN+3 Quarterly Fiscal Bulletin.

Domestic Tourism Spending Reaches RM121.3 Billion In 2025 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's domestic tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with total domestic visitor expenditure rising 13.6 per cent to RM121.3 billion from RM106.7 billion in 2024, according to the Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Elsa To Grow Digital Technology, Robotics, Engineering Segments After Positive ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Integrated oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) provider Elsa Bhd aims to accelerate its growth in the digital technology, robotics, and engineering segments following an encouraging debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today.

TERAJU's Transfer To PM's Department Boosts PuTERA35 Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister's Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.