AKPK Appoints Azman Hasim As New CEO Effective Today

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) has appointed Azman Hasim as its chief executive officer (CEO), effective June 18.

Bursa Malaysia Rises At Open Despite Wall Street Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday, underpinned by buying in selected heavyweight stocks despite weaker overnight performance on Wall Street.

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.

Uzbekistan Keen To Deepen Investment, Business Links With Malaysia, ASEAN

TASHKENT, June 16 (Bernama) -- Uzbekistan is keen to strengthen investment and business ties with Malaysia and other ASEAN countries, particularly in high-value-added industries, manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Indian Firms Invest Over US$3 Bln In Malaysia, Create 30,000 Jobs - CIIM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- Indian companies have invested more than US$3 billion (US$1 = RM4.06) in Malaysia and created over 30,000 direct jobs, reflecting the strong economic partnership between Malaysia and India, according to the Consortium of Indian Industries in Malaysia (CIIM).

Interest Rate Normalisation In Japan Seen As Having Greater Impact On Asia Than Europe

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 (Bernama) -- The Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) ongoing policy normalisation is likely to have a greater impact on Asian financial markets than the European Central Bank’s (ECB) higher-for-longer interest rate stance.

MIGHT, UNIDO Launch Sustainable Cities Programme In Selangor

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), has launched the GEF-8 Sustainable Cities Integrated Programme (SCIP) in Selangor.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher For Second Straight Day On Heavyweight Buying

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its rebound for a second consecutive day, closing more than one per cent higher,yh as investor sentiment remained buoyant amid improving regional market conditions and sustained buying interest in heavyweight counters. 

SMR 20 Hits Nine-year High On Tight Supply, EV Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, leading to Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) reaching its highest level in the past nine years, said a dealer.

Boomi Study Finds Data Gaps Threaten AI Returns In APAC 

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Boomi, the data activation company for artificial intelligence (AI), announced new research conducted by Omdia found that many organisations across Asia Pacific (APAC) lack the data foundations needed to generate measurable returns from AI investments despite rapid adoption of the technology.

K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026 Issues Final Call For Global Applicants

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- K-Startup Grand Challenge 2026 (KSGC 2026) is making a final call as applications close on June 17, offering global startups the opportunity to join South Korea’s flagship government-backed acceleration programme.