Malaysia’s Economy Signals Positive Prospects As Leading Index Rises 1.29 Pct In April 2026 – DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy continues to signal an optimistic prospect in the near term, as reflected in the performance of the Leading Index (LI), which increased by 1.29 per cent to 115.0 points in April 2026, compared with 113.5 points in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Opens Firmer On Stronger Investor Sentiment, FDI Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s gains as investor sentiment improved after data showed Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) surged 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025.

CPO Extends Losses, Tracks Weaker Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, tracking weakness in the crude oil market.

FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Return

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said. 

Malaysia's Onshore FX Market Remains Healthy, Daily Turnover Rises To US$21.3 Bln -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s onshore foreign exchange (FX) market remains healthy, with the average daily FX turnover rising to US$21.3 billion as of June this year, as compared with US$19.8 billion in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).

Japan’s Non-Life Insurance Segment Outlook Remains Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has maintained its stable outlook on Japan’s non-life insurance segment, citing factors including rising interest rates and the introduction of the Japan Insurance Capital Standard (J-ICS).

Ringgit Improves Vs Greenback Amid Progress In West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as peace negotiations in West Asia made progress, an analyst said.

Malaysia Could Contribute Up To 20 Pct Of Gentari’s RE Capacity In Five To 10 Years

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUANTAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia to contribute between 10 and 20 per cent of its renewable energy (RE) capacity over the next five to 10 years, underpinned by stronger domestic growth prospects and supportive government policies.

RHB Investment Sees Strong Malaysia Export Outlook In 2026 On E&E Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd remains positive on Malaysia's export prospects for 2026, citing resilient external demand and sustained momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, driven by the technology upcycle and artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

Buying In Consumer Stocks Helps Bursa Malaysia Close Slightly Higher

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index finished marginally higher, supported by strong buying interest in consumer-related counters, amid mixed performance across regional markets.

MR D.I.Y. Thailand Earns Spot In Key Set Benchmark Indices

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, June 18 (Bernama) -- Thailand’s leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer, MR D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited (MRDIYT), has been selected for inclusion in three key indices of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), underscoring growing investor confidence in the company’s business fundamentals and market position.