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CPO Futures To Trade Within RM4,200-RM4,300 Range Despite Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the RM4,200 to RM4,300 per tonne range despite easing tensions in West Asia, said a trader.

Gold Futures Expected To Remain Volatile Ahead Of Key US Inflation Data

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week as investors await the release of the core personal consumption expenditures (core PCE) price index for clues on the US Federal Reserve's (Fed) interest rate trajectory.

CPO Futures End Week Higher On Supply Concerns, West Asia Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week to close higher on Friday, driven by supply concerns and renewed tension in West Asia, said a trader.

Ringgit Closes Lower Against Greenback Amid Continued Expectation For Fed Rate Hike

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as persistent expectations of a possible US Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike later this year continued to drive the greenback.

Petronas, Turkmenistan Strategic Partnership Opens New Chapter In Bilateral Economic, Energy Relations

From Sharifah Hunaini Syed Ismail

ASHGABAT (TURKMENISTAN), June 19 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedov today witnessed the signing of a strategic partnership between Petronas and Turkmenistan authorities, marking a new chapter in economic and energy relations between the two countries.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Winning Streak To Seven Sessions On Late Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s composite index ended the week higher, extending its gains for a seventh consecutive session, supported by strong late-session buying in selected blue-chip counters.

SBS Nexus Harnesses AI Tools To Improve Efficiency And Client Outcomes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Integrated marketing and branding services provider SBS Nexus Bhd does not view the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) as a threat to its business, but rather as an opportunity to improve efficiency and deliver greater value to clients.

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.

Selangor Plans To Expand SA500 To Assist Companies Affected By Supply Disruptions

SHAH ALAM, June 19 (Bernama) -- The Selangor state government plans to expand its Selangor Advance (SA500) programme to support the cash flow needs of companies involved in state infrastructure projects, including those undertaken at the district and local authority levels.

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.