CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil, Crude Oil Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by gains in the soybean oil market.

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking Gains In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX.

SAMENTA Backs KUSKOP’s ABCD Strategy, Proposes Fifth SME Pillar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) has suggested further strengthening Malaysia’s small and medium enterprises (SME) framework by adding a fifth pillar focused on an enabling ecosystem.

AEON Credit 3Q Net Profit Rises To RM91.8 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- AEON Credit Service (M) Bhd’s net profit for the third quarter ended Nov 30, 2025 (3Q 2025) rose to RM91.80 million from RM62.07 million previously.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as market participants awaited the release of the US consumer price index (CPI) report later tonight.

SunCon Secures Data Centre Contract Worth RM570 Mln From US-based Tech Firm

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) wholly owned subsidiary Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SCSB) has secured a general contractor package works for a data centre development worth RM570 million from a United States-based multinational technology corporation.

Parliament 2025: Fiscal Discipline, Economic Reforms, Subsidy Retargeting Take Centre Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The parliamentary sessions throughout 2025, involving the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara, saw economic debates focused on fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and efforts to address the cost of living for the people in an uncertain global economic environment.

Aneka Jaringan Unit Bags RM31.16 Mln Substructure Contract In Penang

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Aneka Jaringan Holdings Bhd's (Aneka) wholly-owned subsidiary, Aneka Jaringan Sdn Bhd (AJSB), has bagged a RM31.16 million contract from BYG Architecture Sdn Bhd for and on behalf of Exsim Waterfront Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Losses To Close Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended today’s trading session on a firmer note, reversing earlier losses as gains in the benchmark index were driven by industrial and consumer stocks.

Binasat digital Wins RM52.46 Mln Contract From Lembaga Dius Api

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Binasat Communication Bhd’s subsidiary, Binasat Digital Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM52.46 million contract from the Lembaga Dius Api (LDA) to provide managed and secure internet services and software.

IHH Healthcare Malaysia Backs MOH’s Vision For Affordable, Preventive Care

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Malaysia today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) direction, pledging to align with efforts to deliver more affordable, preventive, and sustainable healthcare.

MyRMK To Be Introduced Next Year To Monitor Implementation Of 13MP - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will introduce MyRMK, an integrated monitoring system for the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) starting next year, said Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.