KLCI Futures End Mostly Flat

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly flat on Monday, mirroring the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Ends Slightly Lower Vs Greenback On Fed Rate Outlook Caution

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar and other major currencies on Monday as traders and investors remained cautious ahead of the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) interest rate outlook for next year.

FMM Calls For Greater Cost Competitiveness To Support Manufacturing Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) has called on the government to strengthen Malaysia’s cost competitiveness to support manufacturing growth as the country ushers in 2026.

Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index Ends Higher Near 16-month Peak

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered from intraday losses to close 0.23 per cent higher on Monday, edging closer to a 16-month peak amid steady institutional demand.

Broader Trade Pacts, Fiscal Reforms Key To Ringgit Stability - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to remain open to a broader range of international trade agreements beyond its traditional markets, particularly the United States and China, to support the stability and further strengthening of the ringgit.

Malaysia, US Trade Rises To RM325.2 Bln In 2024, Driven By E&E Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance with the United States (US) increased by 30 per cent to RM325.2 billion in 2024 despite uncertainties in the global trading landscape, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Bursa Malaysia Easier At Midday On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as profit-taking activities emerged on selected blue chips amid a lack of fresh catalysts.

Malaysia's PPI Down 1.8 Pct In November 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) eased further by 1.8 per cent in November 2025 from a 0.1 per cent decrease in October 2025, said the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Local Institutions Extend Buying Streak For Sixth Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Local institutions extended their buying streak for the sixth consecutive week, with net inflows of RM639.5 million, while local retailers recorded a fourth consecutive week of net outflows of RM90.2 million.

Bursa Malaysia Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) --Bursa Malaysia regained its strength to trend higher in early trade today, tracking Wall Street’s performance last week despite muted global sentiment amid the holiday season.

Ringgit Opens Higher For 12th Consecutive Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Monday, opening higher for the 12th consecutive session ahead of a holiday-shortened trading week leading into the New Year.

Malaysia's 2025 Exports Hit RM1.45 Trillion As Of November

KEPALA BATAS, Dec 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s export value reached RM1.45 trillion for the period of January to November this year, while total trade hit RM2.77 trillion for the same period.