Malaysia, EU Continue MEUFTA Talks, Target Completion By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.

COOCON To Launch MCP-Based Data Business For AI Agents

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- COOCON, a South Korean business data platform company, planned to launch Model Context Protocol (MCP)-based data services as it expands into the artificial intelligence (AI) agent market.

Govt Targets 10 Bumiputera Firms For Bursa Listings Over 2026-27 Period

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The government is targeting 10 Bumiputera companies to be listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2026 and 2027, with four of them already in the pipeline for listing this year, said government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. 

Econpile Wins RM48.8 Mln Contract For KL Serviced Apartment Project

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Econpile Holdings Bhd has secured a RM48.8 million subcontract from Vestland Infra Sdn Bhd to undertake specialist bored pile and foundation works for a serviced apartment project in Kuala Lumpur.

Enest Group Eyes RM15.11 Mln IPO Proceeds To Repay Debt, Fund Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- LEAP Market-listed Enest Group Bhd aims to raise RM15.11 million from its initial public offering (IPO) as part of its transfer to the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd.

Aeronas Aerocraft Secures Orders From Hong Kong Worth RM357 Mln

SERDANG, June 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysian light aircraft manufacturer Aeronas Aerocraft Sdn Bhd has secured an order for 50 light aircraft worth US$85 million (RM357 million) from Hong Kong-based Consortium Wholechoice.

Yinson Well-positioned To Benefit From Offshore Investment Upswing

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhd is well-positioned to capitalise on a potential upcycle in upstream offshore investments, particularly within the floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) segment. 

Gamuda Up On RM52.3 Bln Order Book, Strong FY2027 Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Heavyweight Gamuda Bhd's shares traded higher in early trade on Friday after recording improved third quarter financial year 2026 (3Q FY2026) results and an outstanding order book of RM52.3 billion as at April 2026.

Falling Oil Prices Ease Inflation Concerns For Malaysia And Global Economy

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Falling crude oil prices are expected to ease inflationary pressures in Malaysia and globally, reducing concerns that central banks may need to keep interest rates higher for longer, economists said.

LTMS-PIP Phase 2 Generates RM23.06 Mln Revenue As Of April 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The Lao PDR-Thailand-Malaysia-Singapore Power Integration Project (LTMS-PIP) Phase 2, Part 1 (Malaysia-Singapore, 100 megawatts (MW)) has supplied 30.6 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity and generated revenue of RM23.06 million as of April 2026.

Malaysia Eyes Russian Investors As It Expands Islamic Finance Ecosystem

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government, in collaboration with the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), remains committed to developing a comprehensive Islamic finance ecosystem to attract investors, particularly from Russia.

Govt Has No Plans To Expand Fuel Subsidy Programme --  Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The government has no plans to expand the fuel subsidy programme after the recent adjustment in subsidised diesel prices, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.