Akmal Nasrullah Named Economy Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- After helming the deputy minister’s role twice in different ministries, Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir will now take on a new role as Economy Minister.

Johari Ghani Brings Extensive Corporate, Finance Experience As Investment, Trade And Industry Minister

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.

Independent Assessors To Submit Reports On Aerotrain by Mid-January 2026 -- Malaysia Airports

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) today announced that two independent assessors, Alstom and IJMC-PESTECH which review the Aerotrain’s design, installation, operations and maintenance, are expected to submit their consolidated reports by mid-January 2026. 

South Korea Eases Discount Rate Rules For Non-Life Insurers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The recent easing of discount rate regulations by South Korea’s financial authorities will alleviate pressure on the solvency position of the country’s non-life insurers, according to a new AM Best commentary.

Bursa Malaysia Turns Higher At Midday On Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end the morning session higher, outperforming regional peers on the back of a stronger ringgit.

CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Weak Demand, Rising Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower today on weak demand and rising production.

Gold Futures End Higher As Traders Await Key US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today,  as traders awaited the release of key United States data this week. 

MITI To Commence FTA Talks With GCC Countries Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries early next year, said MITI secretary-general Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today. 

FBM KLCI Futures Close Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

CPO Futures Set To Trade Lower Next Week Due To Profit Taking

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures market is expected to trade lower next week due to profit taking, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

FBM KLCI Futures Seen Higher Next Week Amid Positive Sentiment Ahead Of Key Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 13 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trend higher next week, tracking the underlying cash market.