Rubber Market To Trade Sideways With Lower Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week, weighed by geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the stalled United States (US)-Iran peace deal.

Southern Cable Secures RM403.6 Mln Supplementary Contract From TNB

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Southern Cable Group Bhd's wholly-owned unit, Southern Cable Sdn Bhd has secured a RM403.6 million supplementary contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB).

Nippon Kinzoku Launches Decorative Stainless Steel Finishes For Exterior Use

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- Nippon Kinzoku Co Ltd, a manufacturer of cold-rolled stainless steel, has introduced its new "Decorative Stainless Steel Finishes for Exterior Use".

Govt Implements 23 HIMP 2030 Initiatives To Cut Halal Ingredient Imports - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The government has implemented 23 initiatives, projects and programmes under the seven strategic pillars of the Halal Industry Master Plan 2030 (HIMP 2030) as of May 30, 2026, as part of efforts to substitute imports of critical halal ingredients.

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.

SAMENTA Unveils New Council, Sets AI, Policy Reform Agenda For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has unveiled its national council for the 2026-2029 term, outlining priorities that include adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and policy reforms to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

ACE Market Debutant RT Pastry Eyes East Coast Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant RT Pastry Holdings Bhd plans to channel its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds into expansion in the East Coast due to strong untapped demand and limited competition from retail bakery chains, chief operating officer Tia Yu Hoo said.

Rubber Market Seen Lower Next Week On Improving Supply, Lower Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market is expected to trade lower next week, weighed down by lower crude oil prices and improving supply conditions, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Workforce Investment, Diversification Key To Withstanding Industry Crises -- MAG

SEPANG, June 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has identified investment in its workforce, business diversification and stakeholder collaboration as key to strengthening its resilience against recurring crises in the aviation industry, said its president and group chief executive officer Capt Nasaruddin A. Bakar.

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.

Zenix Aerospace Upeca Strengthens Capabilities To Support Global Supply Chain, Backs Malaysia's Ambitions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Zenix Aerospace Upeca is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities, digitalisation efforts and workforce development as part of its long-term strategy to help elevate Malaysia’s position in the global aerospace value chain and drive sustainable industry growth.

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.