SAMENTA Unveils New Council, Sets AI, Policy Reform Agenda For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA) has unveiled its national council for the 2026-2029 term, outlining priorities that include adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and policy reforms to strengthen small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

Jumio Expands Digital ID Support To More Than 60 Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Jumio has expanded support for digital IDs across more than 60 countries and territories, enabling customers to accept digital IDs when onboarding new users while supporting regulatory compliance and improving customer conversion.

Ringgit Slightly Higher Vs Greenback, Supported By Low Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar on Monday as the domestic unit continues to be well-supported with lower crude oil prices. 

World Cup Fever May Inject Up To RM2.1 Bln Into Malaysia’s F&B Sector, Economist Says

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 28 (Bernama) -- Football fever during the FIFA World Cup 2026 could inject between RM1.2 billion and RM2.1 billion into Malaysia's food and beverage (F&B) industry as fans flock to “mamak” outlets, cafes, and restaurants to catch live matches, according to an economist.

Bank Muamalat Launches New Islamic Finance Initiatives, Empowers Women’s Well-Being, Legacy Planning

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd (Bank Muamalat) launched its new M-Zahra Takaful MyLadies and a Digital Faraid Calculator initiatives today, in conjunction with the Terengganu Financial Literacy Carnival 2026.

Malaysia, Switzerland Conclude Second Round Of Double Taxation Agreement Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and Switzerland's State Secretariat for International Finance have successfully concluded the second round of renegotiations of the Agreement for the Elimination of Double Taxation with Respect to Taxes on Income between the two countries.

Uptrend Seen On Bursa Malaysia Next Week On Stock Rotation Factor

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade higher next week as investors continue rotating from high-growth technology stocks into blue-chip and defensive sectors amid a more cautious global market environment.

Ringgit To Trade Within RM4.09-RM4.11 Next Week Ahead Of Key Economic Data Releases

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the RM4.09 to RM4.11 range next week as investors await key economic data releases.

CPO Futures To Trade With Bearish Bias Next Week On Weaker Crude Oil, Ample Stocks

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade with a bearish bias next week, pressured by weaker crude oil prices and ample palm oil stocks.

Gold Futures Expected To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade range-bound with a slight upward bias next week ahead of key economic data releases.

MIGHT Unveils Groundbreaking Mini Sandbox To Advance Malaysia's Low Altitude Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) demonstrated a first-of-its-kind Low Altitude Economy (LAE) Mini Sandbox as part of efforts to advance Malaysia's capabilities in advanced air mobility and unmanned aviation technologies.

Ringgit Rises Further Versus US Dollar, Major And Regional Currencies

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Friday, shrugging off the impact of stronger-than-expected United States (US) economic data.