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. 

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.

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.

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.

Tiankai Square Hits 201 Patents, Boosting Innovation Hub

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- As of December 2025, Tiankai Square, the core area of Tiankai Higher Education Innovation Park operated by Tianjin Tiankai Development Group Co Ltd, has generated a total of 201 independent invention patents, marking a milestone in its development as a leading hub for technological innovation.

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)

Tabelog Launches Multilingual App For Global Travellers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Tabelog, Japan’s largest restaurant search and reservation service operated by Kakaku.com Inc, has launched a multilingual smartphone application for international travellers, expanding its offering beyond web-based services as inbound tourism continues to grow.

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.

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.

MADANI Government's Commitment To Ensure Investments Give Returns To The People - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the MADANI Government’s commitment is to ensure that every investment provides returns to the people, today and in the future.

CPO Futures Extend Gains On Stronger Export Demand

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- CPO futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended gains to close higher on Tuesday, buoyed by expectations of stronger palm oil demand, according to a trader.