Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session lower, weighed down by selling in heavyweight stocks, led by the financial services sector.

CPO Prices Expected At RM4,400 To RM4,650 In July - MPOC

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to trade between RM4,400 and RM4,650 per tonne in July, supported by the tightening supply outlook in Indonesia and rising El Nino risk, said the Malaysian Palm Oil Council (MPOC).

AI Boom Opens Growth Avenues For Penang SMEs - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, June 18 (Bernama) -- The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is opening significant growth opportunities for Penang’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), particularly those supporting the semiconductor value chain, according to the Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA).

Interest Rate Normalisation In Japan Seen As Having Greater Impact On Asia Than Europe

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.

Malaysian Equities Expected To Rebound In 2H 2026 Supported By US-Iran Peace Deal -- Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal. 

Affin Hwang Investment Bank Launches ELIs To Help Investors Navigate Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd today launched Equity-Linked Investments (ELIs) to provide investors customised exposure to a broad range of underlying assets while supporting diverse market and risk-return objectives amid ongoing global uncertainties.

Tanco: Business Fundamentals Remain Unaffected Amid Share Price Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Tanco Holdings Bhd said its business fundamentals remain unaffected despite recent volatility in its share price that prompted Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd (Bursa Securities) to issue an Unusual Market Activity (UMA) query.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range-bound Next Week Amid External Uncertainties

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.

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.

Brent Oil Prices Trend Below US$90 Per Barrel On Friday's Open

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Brent oil prices closed at US$90.4 per barrel (bbl) and trended below the US$90.0/bbl threshold on Friday’s open on renewed optimism over a potential Iran deal (US$1=RM4.05). 

Mindanao Earthquake Insured Losses Expected To Be Limited - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 10 (Bernama) -- Insured losses from damage caused by a recent 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Mindanao region are expected to be limited and account for only a small fraction of total economic losses due to the catastrophe protection gap in the Philippines.