The United States has slapped sanctions on six Malaysian firms for having operated in the Russian manufacturing sector.

The six companies are Zeolite Mansford Sdn Bhd, Centrina United Sdn Bhd, Gyntec Carbon Sdn Bhd, Moralability Industrial Sdn Bhd, Melix Global Sdn Bhd, and Maxtrum Capital Sdn Bhd.

“All targets are being designated pursuant to Executive Order (EO) 14024 which...