Hilton, Explora Journeys Launch Luxury Ocean Loyalty Tie-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Hilton and Explora Journeys, the ultra-luxury ocean travel brand of MSC Group, have unveiled an exclusive partnership that brings high-end cruising into Hilton’s global loyalty ecosystem, marking Hilton’s first major expansion into luxury ocean travel.

Perma-Pipe Q3 Net Income Soars 152 Pct, Revenue Hits US$61.1 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Perma-Pipe International Holdings Inc has reported a 152 per cent surge in third-quarter (Q3) net income to US$6.3 million, fuelled by higher sales volumes and improved project execution. (US$1=RM4.08)

Malaysia's Gig Workers Bill 2025 Sets New Benchmark, Protects 1.2 Mln Workers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Upward Momentum To 14-Month High

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index extended its uptrend today, climbing to a 14-month high, surpassing the previous high recorded on Oct 22, 2024 at 1,642.54, supported by broad-based buying from local institutional investors.

Foreign Buyers Extend Net Buying In Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak in Asian markets for the second consecutive week for the week ended Dec 12, 2025, registering net inflows of US$949.8 million.

Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Soars To New Heights In 2025, Search For MH370 Resumes On Dec 30

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) – As the year draws to a close in what was surely an eventful period for the aviation sector, news that the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will resume on Dec 30 will hog the limelight in 2026.

CILTM Sabah Drives Logistics Reforms, Backs State Masterplan

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section has reaffirmed its role as a key industry voice in shaping Sabah’s logistics and transport reforms, following two decades of advocacy, professional development and policy engagement.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

Airwallex Secures Majority Stake In Indonesia’s PT Skye Sab

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Airwallex has acquired majority ownership of PT Skye Sab Indonesia, a PJP Category 1 licence holder, strengthening its position across Southeast Asia and expanding access to its global financial infrastructure for Indonesian merchants.

Ringgit Continues To Soar, Hitting 4.09 Vs US Dollar, The Highest Since April 2021

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its positive momentum, jumping to the 4.09 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, hitting a new four-year-and-seven-month high, supported by positive Malaysian economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Two-month High On Positive Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher today on bargain hunting, in line with positive investor sentiment across regional markets, consolidating at its highest level in more than two months — a level last seen on Oct 2, 2025.

Hometown Hainan Coffee Plans RM50 Mln Expansion Over Next Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian casual dining chain Hometown Hainan Coffee plans to invest RM50 million in network expansion nationwide over the next five years.