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Ringgit Eases Slightly On Expectations Of Higher US Rates -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit has edged lower this year on expectations that US interest rates will remain elevated, the Ministry of Finance (MOF) said, though the currency continues to be underpinned by strong domestic fundamentals.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Mild Bargain Hunting

By Rosemarie Khoo

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened marginally higher on Tuesday on mild bargain hunting despite a mixed session on Wall Street, an analyst said. 

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

AirAsia X Reviewing Fares Weekly, Signals More Price Cuts As Fuel Costs Fall

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd expects to gradually lower airfares following the recent decline in jet fuel prices, while restoring capacity that had been reduced during the surge in fuel prices caused by the conflict in West Asia. 

Ringgit Eases Vs Greenback, Mostly Up Against Other Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Monday, but strengthened against other major currencies amid cautious trading as market players closely watched West Asia geopolitical tensions unfolding.

CPO Futures To Trade Within RM4,200-RM4,300 Range Despite Easing West Asia Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade within the RM4,200 to RM4,300 per tonne range despite easing tensions in West Asia, said a trader.

CPO Futures End Week Higher On Supply Concerns, West Asia Tensions

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended the week to close higher on Friday, driven by supply concerns and renewed tension in West Asia, said a trader.

VS Industry Posts Net Loss Of RM32.91 Mln In 3Q 2026 Due To Lower Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- VS Industry Bhd recorded a net loss of RM32.91 million in the third quarter ended April 30, 2026 (3Q 2026) from a net profit of RM23.77 million posted in the same quarter last year.