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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the first half of the 2026 trading year on a softer note, following a range-bound trading session as investors remained cautious amid the lack of fresh domestic catalysts.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has crossed another important economic milestone, with nominal gross domestic product (GDP) per capita surpassing the US$15,000 (US$1 = RM4.06) mark in 2026, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
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JAKARTA, June 30 (Bernama) -- Maybank Group has committed to mobilise US$73 billion (US$1 = RM 4.06) in sustainable finance across ASEAN by 2030, raising its ambition as it continues to support what it describes as a responsible and orderly transition that drives long-term growth and resilience.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session slightly higher, supported by continued buying interest in selected heavyweight counters, particularly in the financial, utilities, and industrial products and services sectors.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian delegation has secured export prospects of RM160 million at the recently concluded Korea Import Expo (KIE) 2026, outperforming the initial target of RM120 million, said the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).
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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.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Nigel Wong Chun Teim has been re-elected as president of the Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) for the 2026-2029 term, marking his second term leading the association.
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GEORGE TOWN, June 29 (Bernama) -- Global cybersecurity and digital privacy company Kaspersky and Digital Penang have entered into a strategic collaboration to strengthen digital trust among micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Penang, supporting the state’s efforts to build a trusted and resilient digital economy.
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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- A fully liberalised gas market based on a willing seller-willing buyer principle, coupled with the removal of the gas price cap, is needed to attract more international players and spur a more competitive industry, said Malaysia Gas Association (MGA) president Abdul Aziz Othman.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as persistent profit-taking in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly the healthcare, financial and plantation counters, weighed on market sentiment.
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KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday as the domestic unit continues to be well-supported with lower crude oil prices.
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By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade higher next week as investors continue rotating from high-growth technology stocks into blue-chip and defensive sectors amid a more cautious global market environment.