Malaysia Property Demand Remains Resilient Amid SST, Subsidy Changes -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Demand for property in Malaysia has remained robust despite the introduction of the expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and targeted fuel subsidy measures, RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) said.

Phase 2 SSPA Salary Adjustment To Boost Retail Economy -- Economist

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The second phase of the Public Service Remuneration System (SSPA) salary adjustment for civil servants is expected to have a strong positive impact on the retail economy, according to an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened mixed on Tuesday, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) slipping amid lacklustre investor activity.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar As Safe-Haven Demand Eases

By Zufazlin Baharuddin and K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors assessed the United States-Venezuela situation, with an early flight to the greenback proving short-lived amid largely contained geopolitical risks.

Bursa Malaysia Updates On New Securities Commission Fees Effective Jan 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd today announced updates on the new fees imposed by the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC).

SAMENTA: SST Exemption Highlights Government Support For SMEs

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) views the exemptions of Sales and Service Tax (SST) on office rentals for new companies and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with revenue below RM1.5 million as a demonstration of government support for SMEs.

CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil, Export Demand

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher on stronger soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT), said a trader. 

SC Charges Former Khee San Bhd CEO For Causing Wrongful Loss Of RM7.12 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has charged Datuk Seri Liew Yew Chung, the former chief executive officer (CEO) and non-independent non-executive chairman of Khee San Bhd (KSB), for causing a wrongful loss of RM7.12 million to KSB’s subsidiary, Khee San Food Industries Sdn Bhd (KSFI).

e-Invoicing Deferment Provides Much-Needed 'headroom' For SMEs -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturing (FMM) views the deferment of e-invoicing as a pragmatic step that acknowledges the readiness gap among micro and small enterprises, particularly in terms of digital capability, systems integration, and compliance costs.

MSB Global Unit Enters JV With Thai Company To Expand Automotive Parts Business In Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- MSB Global Group Bhd's wholly owned subsidiary MSB Machinery Corporation (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd has entered into a joint venture (JV) agreement with Thai Sin Anant Rubber Factory (2516) Co Ltd (TSAR) to establish a JV company in Thailand as a step for the group's regional expansion.

Strategic Direction, Reforms Strengthen Confidence In National Policies - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's announcement on strategic direction and institutional reforms further strengthens the confidence of industry players, the public, and investors in national policies, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Gold Futures Close Higher, Tracking Gains In US COMEX

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Monday, tracking stronger gains on the US COMEX.