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).

ACE Market Debutant RT Pastry Eyes East Coast Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- ACE Market debutant RT Pastry Holdings Bhd plans to channel its initial public offering (IPO) proceeds into expansion in the East Coast due to strong untapped demand and limited competition from retail bakery chains, chief operating officer Tia Yu Hoo said.

Local Institutions Extends 11-week Consecutive Net Buying Streak - MBSB Investment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended 11 weeks of consecutive net buying on Bursa Malaysia, recording net inflows of RM191.6 million last week. 

Jumio Expands Digital ID Support To More Than 60 Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Jumio has expanded support for digital IDs across more than 60 countries and territories, enabling customers to accept digital IDs when onboarding new users while supporting regulatory compliance and improving customer conversion.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher but retreated thereafter, tracking Wall Street's weaker performance last Friday amid heightened US-Iran tensions.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Vs Greenback, Supported By Low Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday as the domestic unit continues to be well-supported with lower crude oil prices. 

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.

Next Of Kin Can Check Deceased Family Members' Takaful And Insurance Coverage Via Semak Kasih

By Nurfadlina Izzati Moktar

KUALA TERENGGANU, June 27 (Bernama) -- Next of kin can now easily determine whether their deceased loved ones had family takaful or life insurance coverage through Semak Kasih, a one-stop online portal developed by the Malaysian Takaful Association (MTA) and Life Insurance Association of Malaysia (LIAM), to reconnect families with protection benefits that may otherwise remain unclaimed. 

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.