Sabah Tables RM6.4 Bln Budget For 2026

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government today tabled the state’s Budget 2026, amounting to RM6.402 billion, with an estimated surplus of RM28 million.

Brighter Earnings Prospects For Property Developers To Continue In 2026 : MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects brighter earnings prospects for property developers to continue in 2026, supported by higher sales secured in 2024 and 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Fed Rate Cut, Bucks Regional Trend

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher today, supported by bargain hunting following the United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) 25-basis-point cut to its benchmark rate, despite a downturn in regional markets.

Lower Loan Provisions Lift Bank Profitability In 3Q 2025 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings) saw an uptick in profitability of eight selected local banking groups rated by the credit rating agency in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025).

LPPSA Boosts Funding Strategy Via Rated Sukuk Programme, Supporting Govt's fiscal Aspiration

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- The Public Sector Home Financing Board (LPPSA) is set to make history by launching its first-rated sukuk programme next year, a strategic move aimed at expanding its funding ecosystem while supporting the government’s efforts in prudently managing the country’s liabilities. 

Malaysia’s Banking Sector Resilient Amid Tariff Pressures, Expected To Hold Steady In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s banking sector ended 2025 on a firmer footing, charting steady loan growth, stable asset quality and sustained profitability despite a year clouded by global trade tensions, while the outlook for next year remains steady amid a diversified portfolio.

Helical Fusion Secures US$5.5 Mln In Series A Extension Funding

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Helical Fusion Co Ltd (Helical Fusion), a developer of next-generation clean energy through nuclear fusion, has completed its Series A Extension round, raising approximately US$5.5 million (US$1 = RM4.10).

BNM’s International Reserves At US$124.1 Bln As At Nov 28

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) --  The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) amounted to US$124.1 billion as at Nov 28, 2025, unchanged from Oct 31, 2025.

Dewan Rakyat Approves RM14.63 Bln Transfer To Development Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Dewan Rakyat today approved the Finance Ministry’s motion to transfer RM14.631 billion of the remaining Malaysian Government Investment Issues (MGII) proceeds for the August-December 2025 period to the Development Fund.

Paragon Globe Unit To Sell Land In Johor Worth RM64.47 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Paragon Globe Bhd‘s wholly owned unit PGB Landmark Sdn Bhd planned to sell a parcel of freehold land in Tanjung Kupang, Johor for RM64.47 million to GSP Automotive Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Govt Urged To Scrap 5 Pct Sales Tax On Sawn Timber, Review SST Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The government has been urged to exempt the five per cent sales tax on sawn timber and to review the expanded scope of the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which has resulted in double taxation for the timber and wood-based industries.

BNPL Loans At RM4.2 Bln As Of Sept 30, 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The total buy now pay later (BNPL) scheme loans as of Sept 30, 2025 were RM4.2 billion covering seven million active account holders in the country, comprising 0.3 per cent of the total household indebtedness in Malaysia.