Germany Eyes Johor As ASEAN Gateway, 70 Business Delegates To Explore JS-SEZ Opportunities

ISKANDAR PUTERI, May 13 (Bernama) -- Johor is increasingly being viewed as a strategic gateway into ASEAN as Germany seeks to diversify global supply chains and expand investment partnerships in the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) amid the global supply chain crisis and conflicts in West Asia.

Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, despite a stronger performance on the United States (US) COMEX market, amid profit-taking.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against US Dollar, Major Currencies Ahead of US-China Meeting

Japan-based Leave A Nest Eyeing To Invest US$10 Mln In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Japan-founded global science and technology venture, Leave a Nest Group, is planning to increase its investment to US$10 million (about RM39.2 million) in 50 local start-ups over the next five years, up from its current investment of RM19 million in 18 Malaysian start-ups.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Investors Remain Cautious Amid Macro, Geopolitical Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, reversing yesterday’s gains, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid subdued trading activity, with participants continuing to assess the broader macroeconomic and geopolitical environment.

ASEAN Urged To Address Financing Issues Before Implementing Regional Fuel-sharing Mechanism

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should look into the financing aspects of the proposed framework for regional fuel-sharing mechanism before implementing it, said ASEAN Economic Club chairman Tan Sri Michael Yeoh.

Rubber Market Ends Sharply Higher, Hits New 2026 High Amid Tight Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended sharply higher on Wednesday, reaching a new high for 2026, supported by the persistent concerns over tight natural rubber supply across major producing countries and a decline in local rubber production, a dealer said.

MIDA Eyes Greater Green Investment Opportunities Through IGEM 2026

BANGI, May 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is positioning the International Greentech and Eco Products Exhibition and Conference Malaysia (IGEM) and Kuala Lumpur Sustainability Summit (KLSS) 2026 as strategic platforms to accelerate Malaysia’s green investment agenda and strengthen the country’s standing as a regional hub for sustainable growth.

Malaysia Must Prioritise Resilience In New Global Order -- Liew

SUBANG JAYA, May 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is experiencing a consequential shift in the global order, necessitating a move away from the traditional pursuit of economic efficiency toward prioritising resilience, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

CelcomDigi Posts A Higher Net Profit Of RM418 Mln In 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CelcomDigi’s net profit rose to RM418 million in the first quarter of financial year ended March 31, 2026 (1Q 2026), compared to RM384 million in 1Q 2025.

Sabah Port Congestion Now Systemic Logistics Issue, Says CILTM Sabah Chairman

LABUAN, May 13 (Bernama) -- Sabah has significant potential to strengthen its trade competitiveness and economic resilience by addressing long-standing logistics and port efficiency challenges, according to the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah.

KazanForum 2026 Expected To Boost Trade, Islamic Finance Ties Between Russia, Islamic Economies

From Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KAZAN (Russia) May 13 (Bernama) -- KazanForum 2026 is expected to generate new trade, investment and Islamic finance opportunities between Russia and Islamic economies, with organisers aiming to strengthen cross-border business cooperation through industry-focused engagements and targeted investment initiatives.