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.

Malaysian Equities Expected To Rebound In 2H 2026 Supported By US-Iran Peace Deal -- Affin Hwang

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Affin Hwang Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia's equity market to rebound in the second half of 2026 (2H 2026), supported by a potential United States-Iran peace deal. 

MCE Set To Gain From Perodua QV-E Development, EV Localisation Push -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Electronic component manufacturer MCE Holdings Bhd is set to benefit from the development of Perodua’s maiden electric vehicle (EV) model, QV-E, for which it supplies the infotainment system and other electronic components, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher, Tracking Asian Peers On Improved Global Sentiment

Global Supply Crisis: Selangor's Financial Position Still Healthy -- Amirudin

SHAH ALAM, June 15 (Bernama) -- Selangor's financial position is still at a healthy level despite the global economic uncertainties following the supply crisis and fluctuations in world markets.

Inflation Expected To Remain Between 1.5 And 2.5 Pct This Year - Akmal Nasrullah

PUTRAJAYA, June 15 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry expects Malaysia's inflation rate to remain under control at between 1.5 and 2.5 per cent throughout this year despite pressure from the energy supply crisis and global geopolitical uncertainties.

Malaysia Weathers 100 Days Of Global Energy Crisis, Supplies Remain Stable

PUTRAJAYA, June 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains in a relatively strong position with sufficient supplies of fuel, food and essential medicines, thanks to early intervention and coordinated crisis management efforts, says Prime Minister's Economic Adviser Nurhisham Hussein.

AirBorneo Sees Steady Progress In Operations As Aircraft Return To Service

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo is beginning to see gradual improvements in its operations as affected aircraft return to service, while efforts continue to restore operational stability following a series of flight disruptions across Sarawak and Sabah.

Selangor's Northern Corridor Has Potential To Become State's Future Economic Hub

SHAH ALAM, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Selangor State Government's focus on developing the northern corridor, which includes Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor, has the potential to transform the area into a new economic hub for the state.