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.

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.

CPO Futures Rebound, Snap Three-day Losing Streak On Stronger Export Outlook

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close mostly higher on Friday, supported by stronger export estimates that offset pressure from weaker crude oil prices.

Gold Futures Snap Three-day Losing Streak To Close Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives snapped a three-day losing streak to close higher on Friday, tracking firmer performance in the United States (US) COMEX market.

KLCI Futures Close Higher In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher in line with the better cash market performance. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Slightly Higher As Late Rebound In Banking Stocks Lifts Market

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to settle slightly higher on Friday, supported by a late rebound in banking stocks that lifted the benchmark index into positive territory just minutes before the market closed, an analyst said. 

Bursa Malaysia Trends Lower At Midday Due To Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower at midday, weighed down by profit-taking, mainly led by the property and healthcare stocks. 

Zenix Aerospace Upeca Strengthens Capabilities To Support Global Supply Chain, Backs Malaysia's Ambitions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Zenix Aerospace Upeca is strengthening its manufacturing capabilities, digitalisation efforts and workforce development as part of its long-term strategy to help elevate Malaysia’s position in the global aerospace value chain and drive sustainable industry growth.

KLCI Futures Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract opened higher on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives on Friday, mirroring gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started the day slightly higher, buoyed by bargain hunting in telecommunications and transportation counters.

Ringgit Continues Stellar Performance, Ends Higher For Third-consecutive Day

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its uptrend for the third consecutive day, closing higher against the US dollar, major currencies and ASEAN peers on Thursday as investors await the United States (US) Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data later tonight.

Bursa Malaysia Succumbs To Selling Pressure To End Lower

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower on Thursday as selling pressure in industrial products and services stocks outweighed gains in the telecommunications sector, an analyst said.