Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As Firm Ringgit Lifts Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, supported by positive sentiment from the stronger ringgit despite Wall Street’s downbeat performance.

Malaysia's Tech Sector Rides AI, Data Centre Wave This Year And Into 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector continued its strong momentum in 2025, powered by rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and a boom in data centre investments, amid intensifying strategic competition between the United States and China.

Halal Industry Contributes RM118.2 Billion To GDP In 3q 2025 - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s halal industry contributed RM118.2 billion, or 7.94 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP), in the third quarter (3Q) of 2025, supported by 1,525 registered halal exporters, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.

Midstream, Downstream REE Production Companies Eligible For Incentives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Companies involved in midstream and downstream production activities of Rare Earth Elements (REE) are eligible to be considered for incentives under the Promotion of Investments Act 1986, namely Pioneer Status and Investment Tax Allowance.   

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment Ahead Of FOMC Meeting

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end slightly lower as investors turned cautious ahead of the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Dec 9-10, 2025.

World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 Boosts Malaysia Competitiveness In US$5 Trillion Halal Market

KOTA TINGGI, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leadership in the global halal ecosystem continues to be strengthened through the World Halal Excellence Awards 2024 (WHEA 2024), further boosting the country’s competitiveness in the rapidly expanding global halal market projected to reach US$5 trillion (US$1 = RM4.10) by 2030.

Bursa Malaysia Softens At Midday Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower today as profit-taking activities set in despite Wall Street’s positive close last Friday.

Bursa Malaysia Softer On Opening Due To Profit-taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, weighed down by spillover profit-taking from last week despite Wall Street closing higher last Friday.

From Home-based To Global Stage, WonderBrew Aims To Double Production Next Year

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.

Ports Set For Strong Performance This Year, But Shipping, Haulage Brace For Ongoing Challenges In 2026

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.

World Bank: Malaysia Shows Strong Progress In Reducing Poverty, Must Now Focus On Inclusive Growth

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.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Be Data-dependent Ahead Of FOMC Meeting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to be in a data-dependent mode as markets position ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on Dec 9-10, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director of investment strategy and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan.