Gold Futures End Higher, In Line With US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX.

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. 

MARC Ratings Affirms AAA Sovereign Rating For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- MARC Ratings has affirmed its unsolicited public information sovereign rating on Malaysia at AAA with a stable outlook based on the credit rating agency’s national rating scale.

Advancecon Appoints Phum Boon Eng As New Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Advancecon Holdings Bhd has appointed Phum Boon Eng as its new managing director, effective Dec 22, 2025, marking a key milestone in the group’s leadership renewal and long-term succession planning.

Christmas Comes Early As Bursa Malaysia Ends At Nearly 16-Month High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at a nearly 16-month high on Christmas Eve, extending its gains for a fifth consecutive session amid steady market participation and improving domestic sentiment.

Xsolla Named Headline Sponsor Of Global Game Jam 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has entered into a new partnership with Global Game Jam (GGJ), serving as the Headline Sponsor for the 2026 event cycle as part of its continued support for game developers worldwide.

Borneo Oil's Associate Verde Resources Applies For Nasdaq Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Borneo Oil Bhd’s quoted investment, Verde Resources Inc, has applied to list its common stock on the Nasdaq stock market, in conjunction with a proposed underwritten public offering in the United States.

Window Dressing Lifts FBM KLCI To Over 15-month High At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Year-end window dressing continued to support Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI), keeping the index above a 15-month high at midday.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

HARMAN Acquires ZF's ADAS Business For 1.5 Bln Euros To Boost SDV Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- HARMAN International, a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) business of ZF Group for 1.5 billion euros, strengthening its position in the fast-evolving software-defined vehicle (SDV) market. (1 Euro = RM4.77)

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower on Wednesday as mild profit-taking emerged following its recent rally, with trading activity typically softening during the holiday week.

Data Protection Critical For Govt, Businesses And People - Fahmi 

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Data protection is vital and will become increasingly important in the years ahead as transactions become more digital and interconnected, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said.