Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama)  -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at midday, supported by persistent bargain hunting across most sectors, led by healthcare stocks, analysts said.

Malaysia FDI Jumps 41.2 Pct To RM65.9 Bln In 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025 from RM46.7 billion a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM) said.

Ringgit Eases Slightly On Expectations Of Higher US Rates -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has edged lower this year on expectations that US interest rates will remain elevated, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, though the currency continues to be underpinned by strong domestic fundamentals.

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).

Political, GE16 Speculations Not Main Factors Driving Foreign Investors' Decisions - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Speculations on politics and the potential 16th General Election (GE16) are not the main factors influencing foreign investors' decisions, although political stability remains an important consideration in determining investment destinations.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Decline Amid Persistent Uncertainties

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia extended its losses on Tuesday as investors remained on the sidelines amid persistent uncertainties and the absence of significant market catalysts, an analyst said.

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).

Govt To Study B50 Implementation As It Weighs Cost Of Upgrading Blending Depots

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The government will study the feasibility of implementing B50 biodiesel usage, following the need for a comprehensive upgrade of existing blending depots, which is expected to involve significant costs, according to the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Softer Note Amid Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today as investors engaged in profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, an analyst said.

Alpha Story Launches AI-Powered Marcomms Solution For Indonesia's MSMEs

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Alpha Story has launched a marketing communications (marcomms) solution in Indonesia targeting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as it seeks to make professional communications services more accessible to smaller businesses.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Cautious Tone

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday on a cautious tone after a flat performance last Friday, amid Wall Street and Hong Kong market closures due to public holidays. 

MKS Opens MKS Supercenter Factory In Penang With Over RM400 Mln Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Global semiconductor technology company MKS Inc has opened its MKS Supercenter Factory in Penang, representing a strategic investment of over RM400 million.