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Kospi Breaks 9,000 Mark For First Time On AI...

Business Today Editorial - June 20, 2026

South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index climbed above the 9,000-point level for the first time on June 18, supported by growing optimism surrounding artificial intelligence-related stocks and easing geopolitical concerns...

Markets

STI Ends Lower As Decliners Outpace Gainers On SGX

Business Today Editorial - June 20, 2026

Singapore stocks closed lower on Friday, with the benchmark Straits Times Index (STI) shedding 20.14 points or 0.39% to finish at 5,192.70. Market breadth remained negative, with 241 decliners outnumbering...

Markets

MPI Leads Gainers, CIMB Among Top Losers On Bursa...

Business Today Editorial - June 19, 2026

Malaysian Pacific Industries Bhd (MPI) topped Bursa Malaysia's gainers list on Friday, rising RM1.34 to RM49.90 with 616,700 shares traded. Nestlé (Malaysia) Bhd added RM1.08 to RM96.22, while United Plantations...

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Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Broader Market Extends Gains

Business Today Editorial - June 19, 2026

Bursa Malaysia closed marginally higher on Friday, supported by gains across key market indices despite cautious trading sentiment. The benchmark FBM KLCI edged up 0.64 points, or 0.04%, to 1,712.03. Broader...

Markets

Foreign Exchange Rates June 19, 2026

Business Today Editorial - June 19, 2026

The closing foreign exchange rates, sourced from Bank Negara Malaysia and recorded at 5pm on June 19, 2026, provide a comprehensive overview of currency fluctuations for the day. These rates,...

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Binastra’s Diversification Pays Off Big Time

Editor - June 20, 2026

RHB Research has maintained its “BUY” recommendation on Binastra Corporation Berhad, raising its target price (TP) to RM3.10 from RM2.72, implying a 57% upside potential and an estimated FY2028...

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S P Setia Breaks Ground On Its 509-Acre Industrial...

Editor - June 20, 2026

S P Setia Berhad has broke ground its 509-acre Setia Fontaines Industrial Park in Bertam, Kepala Batas, officiated by Dato’ Seri Utama Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and...

News

WCT Poised For Re-Rating After Steady Mega Contract Flow

Editor - June 20, 2026

WCT Holdings Berhad has re-established its presence in the Middle East construction market after securing a AED479 million (approximately RM529 million) contract in a 50:50 joint venture with Construction...

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Health Ministry Mulls ‘e-MC’ System To Crack Down Issuance Of Fake Medical Certificates

Editor - June 20, 2026

The Ministry of Health (MOH) is studying the implementation of a digital medical certificate system, known as 'e-MC', as a step toward curbing data...

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Binastra’s Diversification Pays Off Big Time

Editor - June 20, 2026

RHB Research has maintained its “BUY” recommendation on Binastra Corporation Berhad, raising its target price (TP) to RM3.10 from RM2.72, implying a 57% upside...

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FCPO Prices Could Retest RM4,390 If Bearish Momentum Peaks

Editor - June 20, 2026

RHB Research has maintained its negative trading bias on crude palm oil futures (FCPO), recommending traders keep their existing short positions despite a temporary...

Commentaries

How A Skirmish At The Strait May Affect Tyre Prices

Editor - June 20, 2026

By Professor Dato Dr Ahmad Ibrahim For weeks, the world’s attention has been fixed on the chokepoint of the Strait of Hormuz. We’ve heard the...

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Govt To Continue Supporting Local Media With Innovation Fund

Business Today Editorial - June 20, 2026

The government has agreed to continue the Media Innovation Fund to support local media organisations in strengthening operations and accelerating digital transformation efforts, Prime...

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S P Setia Breaks Ground On Its 509-Acre Industrial Park In Penang

Editor - June 20, 2026

S P Setia Berhad has broke ground its 509-acre Setia Fontaines Industrial Park in Bertam, Kepala Batas, officiated by Dato’ Seri Utama Anwar Ibrahim,...

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Selangor Boosting Industries Capabilities With RM209 Million Package

Business Today Editorial - June 20, 2026

Selangor has unveiled the second phase of its Economic Resilience Strengthening Package worth RM209.26 million, aimed at boosting industry capabilities, supporting businesses and easing...

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