Energy Commission Eyes 2027 Launch Of Energy Regulatory Sandbox

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- The Energy Commission (EC) is in the process of studying the implementation of a regulatory sandbox for the energy sector.

Rubber Market Seen Trading Sideways With A Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week amid ongoing global uncertainties, particularly developments in West Asia and weather conditions in some major rubber-producing regions.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, pressured by weaker crude oil prices and cautious market sentiment ahead of a key industry report.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Retesting 1,700 Level Amid Improved Risk Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index is potentially retesting the 1,700 level and consolidating within the 1,710–1,715 range next week, supported by improving risk appetite and attractive valuations among selected Malaysian blue chip counters.

Elsa IPO Oversubscribed 27 Times Ahead Of ACE Market Listing

SEREMBAN, June 5 (Bernama) -- The High Court here today granted ad interim injunctions against six plaintiffs in an ongoing dispute involving the Negeri Sembilan Dewan Keadilan dan Undang (DKU), restraining them from, among other actions, convening or holding any DKU meeting, including the Special Sitting that had been scheduled for today.

Khazanah, GLICs Should Continue To Identify Companies Like SkyeChip For Malaysia's Next Leap

By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Khazanah Nasional Bhd and other government-linked investment companies (GLICs) should continue to identify and nurture more high-potential companies like SkyeChip Bhd to strengthen Malaysia’s position in high-growth technology sectors, particularly semiconductors, artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, advanced electronics and digital technologies.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Firm As Investor Sentiment Improves

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended yesterday's gains to open higher today, despite mixed overnight cues from Wall Street and a generally weaker opening by regional markets.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar, Gains Against Major Currencies

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, June 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded easier against the US dollar on Friday morning but strengthened against other major currencies amid a cautious currency market, as authorities across Asia issued statements reaffirming their commitment to stabilise their respective currencies.

Malaysia Should Strengthen Trade, Investment Ties With Taiwan In Semiconductor Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should place greater emphasis on strengthening trade and investment relations with Taiwan, particularly in the semiconductor industry, said Taylor’s University adjunct professor, Dr Ong Kian Ming.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Firmer Note Amid Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a firmer note today, outperforming a broadly weaker regional market, as local sentiment was supported by bargain hunting in oversold blue-chip stocks following the benchmark index’s recent slide.

Asia Vision Capital Observes Demographic And Healthcare Shifts Shaping Senior Living

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s demographic shift towards an ageing society is accelerating faster than previously anticipated.

Airasia X Dismisses Reports Of Philippines Airasia Shutdown, It Remains Operational

KUALA LUMPUR, June 4 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X has denied recent media reports claiming that Philippines AirAsia operations have been grounded.