By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar this morning, carried by last week’s positive momentum as the greenback continued to weaken ahead of the two-day Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting starting tomorrow.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) -- Homegrown “kombucha” or fermented tea producer WonderBrew aims to double production in 2026 as it scales up innovation and outlined its strategy to extend its footprint across Southeast Asia, founder and chief executive officer Joseph Poh said.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 7 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s maritime sector is sailing towards the end of 2025 in a mixed state, with sub-sectors such as ports emerging as the strongest performers due to expansion in transshipment networks through collaborations with international partners; however, shipping and haulage remain swamped by multi-pronged challenges.
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The World Bank has commended Malaysia for its strong progress in reducing poverty, particularly hardcore poverty, while noting that further improvements in education and health outcomes are crucial to support inclusive and equitable growth.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The participation and support of financial institutions are crucial for the successful implementation of the Steel Industry Roadmap 2035 (SIR2035), particularly in facilitating the steel industry’s green transition, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday amid mixed regional market performance as investors turned cautious over a possible rate hike by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and upcoming US economic data that may influence the Federal Reserve’s (Fed) interest rate decision next week.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B (Fair) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bb+” (Fair) of Mongolian National Reinsurance JSC (Mongolian Re).
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed Hong Kong’s China Taiping Insurance (HK) Company Limited [CTPI (HK)] financial strength rating of A (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.
BEIJING, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Direct flights between Johor Bahru and Kunming will contribute positively to Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026), said Consul-General of Malaysia to Kunming, Muhamad Akmal Abdul Wahab.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The government is urged to provide green financing incentives to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to promote the country’s transition towards decarbonisation, said Senator Datuk Ng Keng Heng.
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.
