Sustained Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher at midday, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, amid mixed regional market performance.

Ringgit Opens Easier Against US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Thursday as sentiment turned cautious after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) adopted a hawkish tone, driving US Treasury yields higher.

Malaysia Eyes Broader Cooperation With Turkmenistan During Anwar's Visit

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN) June 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Turkmenistan from June 18 to 19 is highly significant as it is expected not only to create more opportunities for cooperation in the oil and gas sector but also to enhance collaboration in other industries such as transportation, logistics and agriculture between the two countries.

Anwar Thanks Putin For Russia's Support On Energy Cooperation, Petronas

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 18 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim expressed appreciation to Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russia’s support in strengthening energy cooperation with Malaysia, especially Petroliam Nasional  Bhd (Petronas).

Indian Firms Invest Over US$3 Bln In Malaysia, Create 30,000 Jobs - CIIM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Indian companies have invested more than US$3 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia and created over 30,000 direct jobs, reflecting the strong economic partnership between Malaysia and India, according to the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).

ESG-Ready Malaysian Businesses Better Positioned To Penetrate EU Market, Says GRI

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysian companies equipped with strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and reporting standards will likely have a distinct competitive advantage and access to business opportunities in the European Union (EU) and other international markets, a sustainability reporting expert said today.

Airbus Confirms Cancellation Of Airasia X Order For 15 A330-900 Aircraft

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Airbus has confirmed that AirAsia X's order for 15 Airbus A330-900 aircraft has been cancelled by mutual agreement between the two parties.

Oil Prices To Retain US$5-US$10 Risk Premium Per Barrel Despite US-Iran MoU -- Rystad Energy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Crude oil prices are expected to retain a residual geopolitical risk premium of between US$5 and US$10 per barrel despite the virtual signing of the United States (US)-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU), said Rystad Energy.

Beshom Unit To Dispose Of Kapar Industrial Land For RM85.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Beshom Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hai-O Enterprise Bhd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JT Development Sdn Bhd for the proposed disposal of three plots of freehold industrial land for a cash consideration of RM85.80 million.

SMR 20 Hits Nine-year High On Tight Supply, EV Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.

Aeris Completes IoT Connectivity Agreement With KDDI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Aeris, a global leader in wireless management platforms, security services and connected vehicle programmes, has announced the successful completion of its Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity management service agreement with KDDI Corporation.

AT&S' €2 Bln Kulim Expansion To Strengthen Malaysia's Semiconductor Ecosystem -- Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Technologie & Systemtechnik Aktiengesellschaft's (AT&S) decision to expand its operations in Kulim, Kedah, through a new investment of up to €2 billion (€1 = RM4.69) is expected to further strengthen Malaysia's semiconductor ecosystem and create high-skilled employment opportunities for Malaysians, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.