Gold Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today despite prices reaching another all-time high during Friday’s early trading session.

Rubber Market Tracks Gains In Regional Futures But Ends Mixed On Rising Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and steady crude oil prices, but a stronger ringgit against the US dollar weighed on sentiment.

Agriculture Sector Records 3.1 Per Cent Growth In 2024, Driven By Palm Oil

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Continues To Soar Against Greenback As US Consumer Confidence Remains Weak

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended stronger against the US dollar today, touching 4.04, its highest level in nearly five years, after the latest data showed that consumer confidence in the United States remains weak. 

Ringgit Climbs To Five-year New High On Weaker Greenback In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to another five-year new high against the US dollar in early Wednesday trade, supported by a weaker greenback as the US dollar index (DXY) weakened.

PKNS FMI Launches Inaugural Sustainability Report

By Nadia Jumri

SHAH ALAM, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- PKNS FM Integrated Sdn Bhd (PKNS FMI) has released its inaugural Sustainability and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, which outlines the company’s sustainability-related performance and initiatives for the period from Jan 1, 2024 to May 30, 2025.

Malaysia’s Leading Index Rises 3.6 Pct In October 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) annual performance increased 3.6 per cent to 116.2 points in October 2025, from 112.2 in the previous corresponding month, signalling optimistic economic momentum ahead of 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Economy To Expand 4.3-4.5 Pct In 2026, Driven By Domestic Demand -- IPPFA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is projected to expand between 4.3 per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2026, reflecting a decisive shift toward growth that is increasingly supported by household consumption, services activity and internal income formation.

Rubber Market Up On Steady Oil Prices, Supply Shortages

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, driven by steady crude oil prices and concerns over natural rubber supply shortages due to adverse weather in major producer, Thailand, a dealer said.

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak For Fifth Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their buying streak for a fifth consecutive week with net inflows of RM508.6 million, while local retailers recorded a third consecutive week of net outflows of RM145.3 million.

Ringgit Poised To See Profit-taking After Hitting Near Six-year High Vs Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to experience profit-taking next week, hovering between RM4.07 and RM4.09 against the US dollar after hitting a near six-year high yesterday.

TNB: Stronger, Smarter Grid Driving Malaysia’s Clean Energy Transition

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s transition to clean energy will only succeed with a power grid that is stronger, smarter and capable of supporting significantly higher levels of renewable energy (RE), Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) chief strategy and ventures officer Ir Dr Mohd Fadzil Mohd Siam said.