CPO Futures End Higher On Stronger Export Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on stronger export demand, mainly due to the recent price weakness, a trader said.

Port Of Tanjung Pelepas To Implement Electrification Initiative For Port Truck Fleet

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Dec 22 (Bernama) --  Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint-venture company between MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, continues to move forward with the electrification of its port truck fleet, which is scheduled to be implemented next year.

Malaysia's Inflation To Edge Up To 1.8 Pct In 2026 -- RHB

UALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation is projected to edge higher to 1.8 per cent in 2026, near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the US COMEX.

KLCI Futures Close Higher, Tracking Cash Market Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

RHB IB Projects Solar Sector Growth On Higher EPCC Contributions, CGPP Revenue Ramp-up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) expects the solar sector to grow next year, driven by higher engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning (EPCC) contributions.

EMCC Secures Approval For Four New Pawnbroking Licenses From KPKT

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Evergreen Max Cash Capital Bhd (EMCC) has secured approval from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government (KPKT) for four new pawnbroking licenses covering two outlets in Pahang, one in Kuala Lumpur, and one in Perak.

TNB Introduces Two Senior Leadership Roles To Enhance Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Mahathir Nor Ismail as senior chief network officer (SCNO) and Datuk Muhamad Nazri Pazil as senior chief strategy and sustainability officer (SCSSO), effective Jan 1, 2026, following the creation of the two senior leadership roles.

Transition Of MASwings Operations To AirBorneo Effective Jan 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The transition of MASwings operations to AirBorneo will take effect on Jan 1, 2026, following the completion of the ownership transfer process under the sale and purchase agreement (SPA) signed between Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) and the Sarawak government on Feb 12, 2025.

Ringgit Asia’s Best-performing Currency This Year, On Track To Strengthen Further In 2026 – Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.

Saudia Eyes More Flights Between Malaysia, Saudi Arabia As KLIA Anchors Asia-Pacific Growth

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Saudia Airlines is exploring opportunities to increase flight frequencies between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and key Saudi Arabian destinations in 2026, as Malaysia strengthens its role as a strategic growth and feeder market in the airline’s Asia-Pacific (APAC) expansion strategy.

Key Rail Infrastructure Projects Advance Across Malaysia In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rail development recorded steady progress throughout 2025, marked by major milestones in national megaprojects, renewed cross-border ambitions, and intensified planning for long-term transport connectivity.