Ringgit Ends Lower Amid Profit-taking, Lack Of Fresh Market Catalysts

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended lower against the US dollar on Monday due to profit-taking and a lack of fresh market catalysts.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains, Holds Near 15-Month High On Year-end Window Dressing

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia advanced on Monday, holding near a 15-month high as gains broadly mirrored mostly positive developments across regional markets, with year-end window dressing continuing to provide support.

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.

Malaysia Top Performer In 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia was the top-performing country with 17 Best In Asia titles at the 2025 PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards Grand Final held at The Athenee Hotel, Bangkok, recently. 

HYCU, VSTECS Partner To Expand Data Protection In Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- HYCU Inc, a provider of modern data protection solutions, has entered into a distribution partnership with VSTECS, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading information and communications technology (ICT) distributors.

Malaysia’s Inflation Up 1.4 Pct In November 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.4 per cent in November 2025, edging up from 1.3 per cent in October, with the consumer price index at 135.1 points compared with 133.3 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

AM Best Revises Hong Kong’s Min Xin Insurance Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and a long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Hong Kong’s Min Xin Insurance Company Limited (MXIC).

Kenanga Raises Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth Forecast To 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) --  Kenanga Research has revised its forecast for Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the fourth quarter of 2025 to 5.0 per cent, higher than its earlier estimate of 4.0 per cent.

EIG Acquires 49.87 Pct Stake In Peru Gas Pipeline Operator TgP

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- EIG, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, has acquired a 49.87 per cent equity stake in Transportadora de Gas del Perú S.A. (TgP) from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board via its managed investment vehicles.

Meltwater Wins Three Comparably Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Meltwater has secured three Comparably Awards, underscoring its continued commitment to building a strong culture, investing in leadership, and creating an environment where employees can do their best work.

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.