MPOB Expects CPO Prices To Remain Strong At RM4,000-RM4,300 A Tonne This Year

BANGI, June 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) expects the average price of crude palm oil (CPO) to remain strong at between RM4,000 and RM4,300 per tonne this year, supported by current global petroleum prices.

Circeus Launches With EBRD Equity Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- Circeus, an artificial intelligence (AI)-native holding company, has launched with an equity investment from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), alongside participation from other investors.

Ringgit Higher Against Greenback In Early Trade, Tracks Weaker US Dollar Index

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit was higher against the US dollar in the early session today, tracking a weaker US dollar index (DXY) as traders positioned ahead of key US labour market and consumer confidence data.

Global Air Cargo Demand 6.0 Pct Up In May 2026 – IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Total demand of global air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres, increased by 6.0 per cent in May 2026, compared to May 2025 levels (6.5 per cent for international operations), according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Ringgit Strengthens Against Major, Regional Currencies At The Close

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against major and regional currencies, supported by lower crude oil prices, which helped improve risk sentiment amid ongoing United States-Iran peace negotiations.

RHB Bank Fully Redeems US$500 Mln Senior Unsecured Notes

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has fully redeemed its existing US$500 million senior unsecured notes issued under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme.

Malaysia Airports Accelerates Transformation Post-Privatisation Exercise

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has accelerated its organisation-wide transformation to strengthen governance, project delivery and internal capabilities following its privatisation exercise in March 2025. 

Malaysia, EU Continue MEUFTA Talks, Target Completion By 2027

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have completed negotiations on five chapters of the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), with both sides targeting to finalise the pact by 2027.

Abaxx Exchange Trading Volume Jumps 582 Pct In Second Year

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Abaxx Technologies Inc (Abaxx) announced that Abaxx Exchange has surpassed one million futures contracts traded year-to-date as it marked the second anniversary of the Singapore-based commodity exchange.

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. 

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.