Abaxx Exchange Adds Yongan International SG As Clearing, Trading Member  

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) announced that Yongan International Financial (Singapore) Pte Ltd (Yongan International SG) will begin offering trading and clearing access to clients on Abaxx Exchange from June 29.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session In Negative Territory

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in negative territory at midday today as investors took profit while staying cautious amid the lack of fresh market catalysts, analysts said.

Usercentrics: Over Half Consumers Will Pay Premium For AI Transparency

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Over half (52 per cent) of consumers globally are willing to pay more for brands that are transparent about how they use artificial intelligence (AI) with their data, accepting an average premium of seven per cent, according to the second annual State of Digital Trust 2026 Report commissioned by Usercentrics.

Ringgit Opens Firmer On Stronger Investor Sentiment, FDI Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar today, extending yesterday’s gains as investor sentiment improved after data showed Malaysia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) surged 41.2 per cent to RM65.9 billion in 2025.

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.

FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

Ringgit Extends Gains On Strong Malaysian Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Return

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said. 

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Softer Crude Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Wednesday amid softer crude oil prices and a mixed performance in regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

Mary Kay Retains Top Global Direct Selling Beauty Brand Ranking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Mary Kay Inc, the iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company, has been named the world's No. 1 direct selling brand for skin care and colour cosmetics by Euromonitor International for the fourth consecutive year.

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).

Malton Shares Up 30 Pct On AI Centre Partnership Proposal

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Shares of Malton Bhd rose almost 30 per cent in early trade today after it announced plans to collaborate with a United States-based NVIDIA cloud partner to establish artificial intelligence (AI) compute centres in Malaysia.