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By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its gains to close higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, as well as ASEAN peers, on Wednesday, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data in Malaysia, which boosted investor confidence and market sentiment.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished higher on Wednesday as bargain-hunting activities emerged following recent pullback in the market, analysts said.
GEORGE TOWN, June 24 (Bernama) -- Eden at Botanica CT Sdn Bhd and AIA Pension and Asset Management Sdn Bhd (APAM) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to integrate Private Retirement Scheme (PRS) solutions into a senior living development, aimed at strengthening financial preparedness among Malaysia’s ageing population.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was higher at midday, supported by persistent bargain hunting across most sectors, led by healthcare stocks, analysts said.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Ateios Systems, a United States (US)-based advanced battery electrode manufacturer, announced that its full RaiCore composite portfolio has been certified per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)-Free by Intertek Sustainability.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has edged lower this year on expectations that US interest rates will remain elevated, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, though the currency continues to be underpinned by strong domestic fundamentals.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s onshore foreign exchange (FX) market remains healthy, with the average daily FX turnover rising to US$21.3 billion as of June this year, as compared with US$19.8 billion in 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Financial Markets Committee (FMC).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is always open to strengthening strategic cooperation with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in various high-potential economic sectors including the petroleum and gas, petrochemical and logistics industries to drive trade, investment and the development of high-value industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Speculations on politics and the potential 16th General Election (GE16) are not the main factors influencing foreign investors' decisions, although political stability remains an important consideration in determining investment destinations.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Paragon Globe Bhd’s (PGB) wholly-owned subsidiary, PGB Landmark Sdn Bhd, has proposed to dispose of two parcels of freehold land in Tanjung Kupang, Johor, for RM398.11 million to Dayone Data Centers Malaysia III Sdn Bhd.
By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani
KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses on Tuesday as investors remained on the sidelines amid persistent uncertainties and the absence of significant market catalysts, an analyst said.
