ASEAN+3 1Q 2026 Fiscal Position Remain Resilient Amid West Asia Conflict -- AMRO

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- ASEAN+3’s fiscal position remained broadly resilient in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026, despite emerging expenditure pressures and tighter financing conditions following the escalation of the West Asia conflict, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) ASEAN+3 Quarterly Fiscal Bulletin.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher, tracking the strong overnight rally on Wall Street.

Domestic Tourism Spending Reaches RM121.3 Billion In 2025 - DOSM

PUTRAJAYA, June 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's domestic tourism sector continued its upward trajectory in 2025, with total domestic visitor expenditure rising 13.6 per cent to RM121.3 billion from RM106.7 billion in 2024, according to the Domestic Tourism Survey 2025 released by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Affin Hwang Investment Bank Launches ELIs To Help Investors Navigate Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd today launched Equity-Linked Investments (ELIs) to provide investors customised exposure to a broad range of underlying assets while supporting diverse market and risk-return objectives amid ongoing global uncertainties.

Elsa To Grow Digital Technology, Robotics, Engineering Segments After Positive ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Integrated oil and gas services and equipment (OGSE) provider Elsa Bhd aims to accelerate its growth in the digital technology, robotics, and engineering segments following an encouraging debut on Bursa Malaysia’s ACE Market today.

MCE Set To Gain From Perodua QV-E Development, EV Localisation Push -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Electronic component manufacturer MCE Holdings Bhd is set to benefit from the development of Perodua’s maiden electric vehicle (EV) model, QV-E, for which it supplies the infotainment system and other electronic components, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

TERAJU's Transfer To PM's Department Boosts PuTERA35 Agenda

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Placing the Bumiputera Agenda Steering Unit (TERAJU) under the Prime Minister's Department will enable the agency to advance the Bumiputera Economic Transformation Plan 2035 (PuTERA35), said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

KLCI Futures Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened lower on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Tuesday, tracking the underlying cash market performance. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Mild Profit-Taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on Tuesday as investors locked in gains following the previous session’s rally, with early profit-taking weighing on the benchmark index.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Fed Rate Hold Expectations

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates unchanged amid easing inflation concerns and lower US Treasury yields.

Good Relations With Major Powers Do Not Compromise National Principles - PM Anwar

MUAR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Maintaining good relations with major world powers such as China and the United States has never weakened Malaysia's position in upholding its national principles on international issues, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

CPO Futures End Mostly Lower, Tracking Loss In Soybean Oil

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, June 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower on Monday, tracking losses in soybean oil.