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KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward momentum, opening firmer on Monday against the US dollar and other major currencies, supported by improved risk sentiment following signs of easing geopolitical tensions.
PUTRAJAYA, June 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains in a relatively strong position with sufficient supplies of fuel, food and essential medicines, thanks to early intervention and coordinated crisis management efforts, says Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Nurhisham Hussein.
SHAH ALAM, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Government's focus on developing the northern corridor, which includes Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor, has the potential to transform the area into a new economic hub for the state.
By Nik Nurfaqih Nik Wil
JAKARTA, June 13 (Bernama) -- Indonesia's decision to raise the BI-Rate and increase non-subsidised fuel prices within days highlights the government's effort to support the rupiah and ease fiscal pressures, although the measures are expected to add pressure on households and businesses, analysts say.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract is likely to maintain a constructive near-term outlook, supported by easing geopolitical concerns, improving global risk sentiment, and a relatively stable domestic macroeconomic environment.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to be traded cautiously next week, ahead of the June 16-17 Federal Open Market Committee meeting.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade range-bound with a neutral bias as investors assess geopolitical developments and key economic data releases from major economies.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- TMK Chemical Bhd has proposed to acquire 100 per cent equity interest in Chemical Company of Malaysia Bhd (CCM), excluding certain assets, from Batu Kawan Bhd (BKB) for an indicative purchase consideration of RM920 million on a cash-free, debt-free basis.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s distributive trade growth is expected to hit 6.1 per cent in 2026, compared with 5.6 per cent in 2025, following stronger-than-expected performance this year driven by wholesale stockpiling, higher petroleum-related prices and a recovery in motor vehicle sales.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- More companies need to leverage 5G technology to boost productivity, innovation and competitiveness in an effort to strengthen the country’s digital economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s 2026 Industrial Production Index (IPI) growth forecast upward to 4.9 per cent from 4.1 per cent.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains on Friday, closing higher against the US dollar as uncertainty surrounding the conflict in West Asia weighed on the greenback.
