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PM Anwar To Meet France's Captains Of Industry, Boost Trade And Investment In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is on an official visit to France from July 3 to 4, is scheduled to attend a roundtable meeting with French captains of industry, including from companies such as Imerys, Arkema, Airbus and Thales, to highlight trade and investment opportunities in Malaysia.

CYDES 2025 To Drive Strategic Investments, Boost Malaysia's Regional Cybersecurity Leadership

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to attract more strategic investments in cybersecurity through the hosting of the Cyber Defence and Security Exhibition and Conference (CYDES) 2025, a regional platform that not only showcases the latest innovations but also reinforces Malaysia’s leadership in ASEAN cybersecurity initiatives.

Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.

Geopolitical Tensions, Abrupt Airspace Closures Keep Malaysian And Global Airlines On High Alert

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s aviation sector is on high alert, prioritising safety to avoid a repeat of the downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 more than a decade ago. The heightened caution follows a wave of airspace closures by Arab states after Iran launched a missile strike on a United States (US) base in Qatar.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback As Prospect Of Middle East De-escalation Rises

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday on the rising possibility of military de-escalation in the Middle East as United States (US) President Donald Trump announced a tentative ceasefire between Iran and Israel, said an analyst.

Tehran: A Melting Pot Of History And Culture That Should Be Cherished, Not Shelled

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- It is indeed a sad state of affairs to note that the calm and peaceful Tehran I saw during a visit to Iran just last April has shockingly been shattered and turned into a war zone overnight. 

Ringgit Expected To Stay Defensive Due To Middle East Conflict

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay defensive within a tight range next week, as traders and investors will continue to observe the military conflict in the Middle East, said an analyst.

Malaysia’s Timber Exports May Gain Edge Due To Higher US Tariffs On Competitors – FRIM Director

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the American market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

Bursa Malaysia Closes Lower In Sync With Regional Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower in tandem with the weak performance across the region, said an analyst.

Ringgit Firmer Vs US Dollar At Opening

By Anas Abu Hassan and Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit inched higher at the opening today amid ongoing geopolitical worries and despite a firmer greenback after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided to keep interest rates unchanged, an analyst said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Mixed In Choppy Trading

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended a choppy but directionless trading session, with the index moving in a narrow range, amid global uncertainties, as investors refrained from taking long positions.

Iran-Israel Conflict Poses Limited Economic Risk To Malaysia - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The Iran-Israel conflict poses limited direct economic risk to Malaysia, given the country’s minimal trade exposure to the region and historical evidence that oil price surges linked to conflicts tend to be short-lived, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.