KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The ringgit continued to end lower against the greenback on Wednesday, weighed down by emerging concerns over the global financial outlook.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 — Malaysia’s long-standing ties with Japan are being further fortified beyond investment and technological collaboration, rooted instead in shared values, cultural appreciation, and growing mutual trust, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, June 19 — Malaysia remains firmly opposed to unilateral tariffs and continues to uphold a multilateral, rules-based international trading system, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

BANGI, June 19 — The Plantation and Commodities Ministry has ordered an immediate engagement session with palm oil industry players following concerns over the implementation of a 5 per cent Sales and Service Tax (SST) on the oleochemical sector starting next month.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said discussions between Malaysia and the United States on the imposition of US unilateral tariffs went smoothly.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Earnings in the construction sector are expected to remain on an upward quarter-on-quarter (q-o-q) trajectory in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025), supported by increased construction site activities following 1Q 2025 festive breaks, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — Malaysia has successfully attracted potential investments amounting to RM4.6 billion through its participation in the region’s premier platform for the global electronics and semiconductor industry, Semicon Southeast Asia (SEA) 2025, further proving Malaysia’s appeal in the eyes of international investors.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 — The ringgit inched higher at the open today amid ongoing geopolitical concerns and despite a firmer greenback, after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) decided not to change interest rates, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Sasana Symposium 2025 (SS2025) reaffirmed the ongoing and urgent need for collective action in advancing structural reforms to enhance the nation’s long-term resilience.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The ringgit ended lower against the greenback today ahead of a decision on US interest rates later today and as the war between Israel and Iran continued to escalate.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The retail price of RON97 petrol will increase by seven sen per litre, from RM3.07 to RM3.14, from June 19 to June 25, while that of RON95 remains unchanged at RM2.05 per litre.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — Energy demand in Asean and the Asia-Pacific region is set to rise in the coming years, driven by the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) under the Fifth Industrial Revolution, said Petronas.

ALGIERS, June 18 — Malaysia and Algeria have officially launched a strategic industrial cooperation project worth US$8 billion (RM34 billion), backed by Malaysia’s Lion Group, marking a major step forward in bilateral ties and ushering in a new development phase for Algeria’s mining sector, VNA reported.

KUCHING, June 18 — The 43rd Asean Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (SOME) marked a significant milestone today with representatives reaching consensus on several strategic agendas aimed at advancing the regional energy sector.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 18 — The ringgit was slightly higher against the US dollar at the open, with investors still cautious ahead of the United States’ monetary policy outcome due later tonight, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia’s economic position remains stable despite global trade uncertainties, with optimism surrounding ongoing negotiations, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Deputy Governor Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The ringgit ended nearly flat against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed cautious amid the ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Petronas has welcomed the rationalisation of petrol subsidies, noting that such subsidies are unsustainable, said Petronas president and group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tengku Muhammad Taufik Tengku Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — The government will prioritise the rationalisation of RON95 petrol subsidy this year before introducing a carbon tax in 2026, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Malaysia must be adaptive in its policies, set up strong institutions, and maintain a clear vision of its chosen direction to achieve its goal of becoming a high-income economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.