Ringgit Improves Vs Greenback Amid Progress In West Asia Peace Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as peace negotiations in West Asia made progress, an analyst said.

Berjaya Corp's Unit Sells Citaglobal Stake To Detik Ria For RM42.56 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Corporation Bhd's (BCorp) wholly-owned subsidiary, Berjaya Securities Sdn Bhd (BSecurities), has disposed of its entire 8.64 per cent stake in Citaglobal Bhd to Detik Ria Sdn Bhd for RM42.56 million.

CPO Futures Close Higher On Gains In CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday tracking gains in Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil prices, a trader said.

Gold Futures Close Higher On Improved Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday as market sentiment improved amid signs of progress in the United States–Iran peace deal and further easing of oil prices.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar Amid Rising West Asia Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar on Monday, as growing uncertainties surrounding the West Asia conflict and expectations of a potential United States (US) Federal Reserve (Fed) interest rate hike fuelled demand for the greenback.

Bursa Malaysia Ends On Softer Note Amid Profit-taking

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended on a softer note today as investors engaged in profit-taking following the recent rebound in the local market, an analyst said.

Rubber Market Ends Higher Amid Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, with both SMR 20 and latex-in-bulk climbing to fresh 2026 highs.

Anwar's Turkmenistan Visit, Petronas' New Agreements A Boon To Malaysian Companies' Credibility

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s recent visit to Turkmenistan, which saw Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) cement new agreements after a 30-year presence in the country, should be viewed as more than a diplomatic mission, economists said.

Alpha Story Launches AI-Powered Marcomms Solution For Indonesia's MSMEs

JAKARTA, June 22 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based Alpha Story has launched a marketing communications (marcomms) solution in Indonesia targeting micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), as it seeks to make professional communications services more accessible to smaller businesses.

AI Boom, Strong Energy Demand Drive Malaysia's Trade Growth In Jan-May 2026 - Matrade

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Strong global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and energy products continued to support Malaysia's trade growth in the first five months of 2026, according to the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE).

Sime Darby Property's New Economy Venture Launches RM2.6 Bln Sukuk Programme

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd’s second real estate development fund, New Economy Venture (NEV), has launched a sukuk wakalah programme of up to RM2.6 billion in nominal value via its subsidiary, Sime Darby Property NEV (Holdings) Sdn Bhd

Malaysia To Continue Strengthening Energy Cooperation With Strategic Partners - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen energy cooperation with strategic partners such as Russia and Turkmenistan while ensuring Malaysian companies remain compliant with international obligations and aware of sanctions-related risks, Minister of Economy Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir said.