Malaysia Weathers 100 Days Of Global Energy Crisis, Supplies Remain Stable

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.

Selangor's Northern Corridor Has Potential To Become State's Future Economic Hub

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.

Higher BI-Rate, Fuel Price Hike Test Indonesia's Economic Balancing Act

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.

Rubber Market Likely Volatile, Mild Downtrend Next Week - Analyst

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is anticipated to remain volatile next week, displaying a slight downward trend due to ongoing global uncertainties, said industry expert Denis Low.

Malaysia's Distributive Trade Growth Set To Hit 6.1 Pct In 2026, Says Kenanga IB

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.

RHB IB Raises Malaysia's 2026 IPI Growth Forecast To 4.9 Pct

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.

Attractive Valuations Drive Buying, Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Selected blue-chip counters trading at attractive valuations helped Bursa Malaysia close higher on Friday, despite cautious market sentiment driven by developments in West Asia, volatility in crude oil prices and uncertainty over the global interest rate outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Issues UMA Query To Paragon Union After Share Price Falls

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has issued an Unusual Market Activity (UMA) query to Paragon Union Bhd following a sharp fall in the company's share price today. 

Singapore Launches Standards And Conformance 2035 Roadmap To Boost Global Competitiveness

By Anas Abu Hassan

SINGAPORE, June 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore has unveiled the Standards and Conformance (S&C) 2035 roadmap to guide businesses in competing and growing in an increasingly complex global environment.

GWM Malaysia Confident Of Sustaining Double-Digit Growth Momentum By End-2026

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

​​​​​KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- GWM Malaysia is targeting double-digit growth by the end of 2026, building on its strong performance last year, when sales surged 177 per cent to nearly 5,900 units from 2,128 units in 2024.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Higher At Midday On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session in positive territory as investors' risk appetite improved following the strong overnight rebound on Wall Street.

Bursa Malaysia Gains In Early Trade On Improved Risk Appetite

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, taking cues from Wall Street, which staged a sharp rally led by technology stocks after United States (US) President Donald Trump made positive remarks regarding the prospects for a deal in West Asia.