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SAMENTA Unveils New Council, Sets AI, Policy Reform Agenda For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has unveiled its national council for the 2026-2029 term, outlining priorities that include adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and policy reforms to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

World Cup Fever May Inject Up To RM2.1 Bln Into Malaysia’s F&B Sector, Economist Says

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to “mamak” outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live matches, according to an economist.

Bank Muamalat Launches New Islamic Finance Initiatives, Empowers Women’s Well-Being, Legacy Planning

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched its new M-Zahra Takaful MyLadies and a Digital Faraid Calculator initiatives today, in conjunction with the Terengganu Financial Literacy Carnival 2026.

Malaysia, Switzerland Conclude Second Round Of Double Taxation Agreement Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Switzerland's State Secretariat for International Finance have successfully concluded the second round of renegotiations of the Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income between the two countries.

Uptrend Seen On Bursa Malaysia Next Week On Stock Rotation Factor

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.

Ringgit To Trade Within RM4.09-RM4.11 Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data Releases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.09 to RM4.11 range next week as investors await key economic data releases.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound with a slight upward bias next week ahead of key economic data releases.

BNM Launches 'Semak Kasih' Portal For Beneficiaries To Check Unclaimed Insurance, Takaful Benefits

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) today launched the ‘Semak Kasih’ portal to make it easier for beneficiaries to check unclaimed insurance policies or takaful certificates of their family members. 

Ringgit Rises Further Versus US Dollar, Major And Regional Currencies

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data.

Govt Targets 10 Bumiputera Firms For Bursa Listings Over 2026-27 Period

PUTRAJAYA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The government is targeting 10 Bumiputera companies to be listed on Bursa Malaysia in 2026 and 2027, with four of them already in the pipeline for listing this year, said government spokesperson Datuk Fahmi Fadzil. 

Reinvestment Allowance: MITI To Convey Industry Players' Feedback To MoF

MELAKA, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is currently looking at issues related to the reinvestment allowance (RA) and will bring them to the attention of the Finance Ministry (MoF) following the business community’s call for improvements to the incentive to encourage greater corporate reinvestment.

Moneysave, Labuan Chamber Of Commerce Ink MoU For RM200 Mln SME Financing Initiative

KOTA KINABALU, June 26 (Bernama) -- Moneysave (M) Sdn Bhd and the Labuan Chamber of Commerce (LCC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) today to launch a RM200 million financing initiative aimed at improving access to capital for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Sabah and Labuan.