KHPT Bags Components Contract For New Proton Model

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- KHPT Holdings Bhd has secured a contract from Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (Proton) to supply automotive components for a new Proton model.

Univar Solutions Expands EMEA Distribution Pact With American Distilling 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC (Univar Solutions), has expanded its distribution partnership with American Distilling to supply a broader range of natural speciality ingredients across select Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) markets through its Ingredients + Specialties division.

Top Glove's 3Q Net Profit Jumps To RM80.98 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd’s net profit jumped to RM80.98 million in the third quarter ended May 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026), compared with the RM34.74 million reported in the previous corresponding quarter.

Malaysia Expected To Maintain Strong Trade Momentum For The Months Ahead - Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is expected to maintain strong trade momentum in the coming months after recording the best trade performance in the country’s history for the first four months of 2026 despite facing global geopolitical uncertainties and supply chain disruptions, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin.

Sustained Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended higher at midday, supported by continued buying interest in heavyweights, amid mixed regional market performance.

Sum Technology To Strengthen Malaysia, Philippines Presence

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Turnkey solutions provider, Sum Technology Holdings Bhd plans to strengthen its presence in Malaysia and the Philippines following its strong debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today

Malaysia To Deepen Food Trade, Agricultural Cooperation With Uzbekistan

From Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is looking to deepen food trade and agricultural cooperation with Uzbekistan and the wider Central Asian region as part of efforts to diversify supply sources and strengthen long-term food security amid global geopolitical and supply chain uncertainties.

ASEAN-Russia Need To Expand Cooperation  Across The Board, Mainly In Food Security And Energy - Anwar

From Nurul Hanis Izmir

KAZAN, June 17 (Bernama) — ASEAN and Russia need to expand multilateral cooperation in areas such as food security, energy, advanced manufacturing, digital technologies, and education, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

CPO Futures End Higher Amid Weather-related Supply Concerns

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today amid concerns over weather-related issues, a trader said.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Lower Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday amid lower oil prices, which eased inflation concerns and improved sentiment towards the precious metal.

Beshom Unit To Dispose Of Kapar Industrial Land For RM85.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Beshom Holdings Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Hai-O Enterprise Bhd, has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with JT Development Sdn Bhd for the proposed disposal of three plots of freehold industrial land for a cash consideration of RM85.80 million.

Banks Must Build Specialised SME Lending Capabilities – EBRD

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) --  Developing deeper capital markets and expanding financing access for underserved segments remain among the key challenges facing emerging Southeast Asian economies, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).