Ringgit Retreats On Profit-taking But Rounds Off 2025 On High Note Vs Greenback

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region.

Axis-REIT To Acquire Industrial Property In Johor For RM34.6 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Axis-REIT) trustee, RHB Trustees Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to purchase a double-storey detached factory with a double-storey office building in Johor for a cash consideration of RM34.6 million.

BNM Reappoints One MPC External Member, Three Shariah Advisory Council Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia announced the reappointment of Nor Zahidi Alias as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a three-year term, effective Jan 1, 2026.

KLCI Futures End Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower on Wednesday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Malaysia’s November Headline Inflation At 1.4 Pct, Core At 2.2 Pct -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Final Trading Day Of 2025 On A Softer Note

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM128 Mln In Distributions For Nine Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM128 million for nine funds for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower in mid-afternoon trade, weighed down by persistent profit-taking on selected blue chips amid tepid trading activity. 

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$124.12 Bln As At End-November 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (US$1=RM4.04) as at Nov 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Easier

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, weighed down by continuous profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the softer regional market movement.

Expo 2025 Osaka, ASEAN Chairmanship Position Malaysia as Trusted Partner For Sustainable Growth - MITI

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s achievements at the Expo 2025 Osaka and as ASEAN  Chair in 2025 have positioned the country as a trusted partner in driving sustainable growth, regional integration, and global investor confidence, setting the stage for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and beyond.

KLCI Futures Open Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contracts were mostly higher in early trade today.