Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With Slight Downward Bias Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight downward bias next week as easing geopolitical tensions and mixed supply conditions shape sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.

Businesses Should Identify Pain Points Amid Rising Uncertainty - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses should identify their operational pain points before making strategic decisions as the business landscape becomes increasingly uncertain, said AmBank Group chief economist Firdaos Rosli.

Malaysia Could Contribute Up To 20 Pct Of Gentari’s RE Capacity In Five To 10 Years

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUANTAN, June 19 (Bernama) -- Gentari Sdn Bhd expects Malaysia to contribute between 10 and 20 per cent of its renewable energy (RE) capacity over the next five to 10 years, underpinned by stronger domestic growth prospects and supportive government policies.

Airlines Should Review Route Profitability Under High Fuel Price Scenarios-- Alton

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Airlines should conduct a route-level fuel sensitivity analysis to identify routes that could become uneconomic under different fuel price scenarios, said Alton Aviation Consultancy, a global advisory firm serving the aviation and aerospace industries.

RHB Investment Sees Strong Malaysia Export Outlook In 2026 On E&E Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd remains positive on Malaysia's export prospects for 2026, citing resilient external demand and sustained momentum in the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector, driven by the technology upcycle and artificial intelligence (AI)-related investments.

VS Industry Posts Net Loss Of RM32.91 Mln In 3Q 2026 Due To Lower Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- VS Industry Bhd recorded a net loss of RM32.91 million in the third quarter ended April 30, 2026 (3Q 2026) from a net profit of RM23.77 million posted in the same quarter last year.

Malaysia’s Total Trade Rises 29.8 Pct To RM327.6 Bln In May 2026 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade in May 2026 rose by 29.8 per cent year-on-year to RM327.6 billion from RM252.5 billion a year ago, driven by stronger growth in both exports and imports, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Malaysia Leads Sea Semiconductor Industry, Draws Global Partnerships -- Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has the strongest semiconductor ecosystem in Southeast Asia, making it the top destination for collaboration among major technology players from Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, China and the United States.

JTB To Acquire Asia DMC Operator EXO Travel

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- JTB Corp has agreed to acquire all shares of Bangkok-based EXO Travel Group through a group company in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, strengthening its destination management capabilities and expanding its global travel network.

Moody’s Lifts Malaysia’s Outlook To A3 Stable On AI-Related Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has modestly raised its forecasts for Malaysia to A3 with a stable outlook, due to its exports of artificial intelligence (AI)-related goods.

Bank Rakyat Issues RM300 Mln Tier-2 Subordinated Sukuk Issuance

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Kerjasama Rakyat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Rakyat) has issued a RM300 million tier-2 subordinated sukuk Murabahah via a special purpose vehicle, Mumtaz Rakyat Sukuk Bhd.

CPO Futures Close Mostly Lower On Weaker Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Prices

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Thursday, pressured by weaker soybean oil and crude oil prices, a trader said.