Binasat digital Wins RM52.46 Mln Contract From Lembaga Dius Api

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Binasat Communication Bhd’s subsidiary, Binasat Digital Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM52.46 million contract from the Lembaga Dius Api (LDA) to provide managed and secure internet services and software.

Malaysian Re’s ASEAN Insurance Pulse 2025 Highlights Low Premium Retention, Capacity Gaps

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) has released the ninth edition of its annual research publication, ASEAN Insurance Pulse 2025.

Increase In Financing Funds For Bumiputera, Indian Entrepreneurs Next Year , RM50 Million For Chinese PMKS - Sim

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.

IHH Healthcare Malaysia Backs MOH’s Vision For Affordable, Preventive Care

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- IHH Healthcare Malaysia today reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health’s (MOH) direction, pledging to align with efforts to deliver more affordable, preventive, and sustainable healthcare.

MyRMK To Be Introduced Next Year To Monitor Implementation Of 13MP - Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will introduce MyRMK, an integrated monitoring system for the implementation of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) starting next year, said Minister of Economy Datuk Seri Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir today.

Malaysia Offers Most Borrower-friendly Mortgage In Asia-Pacific - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is considered the most borrower-friendly market among six Asia-Pacific nations, ahead of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Japan, according to international real estate technology group, Juwai IQI.

Monthly SARA Recipients Total 5.6 Mln, With Spending Amounting To RM4.59 Bln -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- An estimated 5.6 million recipients eligible for the monthly SARA aid have been recorded, with total entitlements reaching RM5 billion a year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Gamuda Shares Rises During Early Trade After Securing RM2.69 Bln Marinus Link Project In Australia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd’s shares rose at early trade today after its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd, as part of the TasVic Greenlink joint venture with Samsung C&T Corporation, was jointly awarded the A$994 million (RM2.69 billion) Marinus Link project in Australia.

Scientex Among Top Gainers In Early Trade Following Positive 1Q Earnings

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- b Bhd was among the top gainers in early trade today following positive earnings results in the first quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026).

Top Glove Among Most Active Stocks In Early Trade After Strong 1Q FY2026 Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd emerged among the most actively traded stocks at early trade today, after posting a strong business performance in the first quarter of its financial year 2026, which ended Nov 30, 2025 (1Q FY2026).

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Weaker Wall Street Cues

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opens lower on Thursday in line with Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.

Ringgit Opens Near 5-Year High At 4.07 vs US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher at the 4.07 level against the US dollar, the best level seen in close to five years, despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY), as market participants continued to assess the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.