PHB Appoints Mazuki Abdullah Group Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has appointed Mazuki Abdullah @ Muhammad as its new group managing director, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Comprehensive Policy Needed To Uplift Labuan Economy, Says Academic

LABUAN, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- A comprehensive and forward-looking policy framework is needed to revitalise Labuan’s economy that will fully leverage its strategic location, federal territory status and established offshore financial ecosystem, said an academic.

FBM KLCI Opens Lower On Mild Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower on Wednesday as mild profit-taking emerged following its recent rally, with trading activity typically softening during the holiday week.

RHB Enhances Multi-currency Debit Card For Seamless Overseas Transactions

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- RHB Banking Group plans to enhance its multi-currency debit card by adding two or three more foreign currencies by the second quarter of 2026, said its consumer finance head, Sien Vee Loc.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) opened lower on Monday as investors engaged in profit-taking in heavyweight stocks following the index’s recent strong performance despite a positive close on Wall Street.

Razorpay Curlec Eyes Next Growth Phase As Malaysia’s Digital Payments Market Matures

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Razorpay Curlec Sdn Bhd is positioning itself for its next phase of growth as Malaysia’s digital payments market shifts from rapid adoption towards deeper integration, scale and cross-border capability, said country head and chief executive officer Kevin Lee.

Malaysia Defies Global Trade Tensions With Solid Growth - IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has shown notable resilience against global trade tensions and policy uncertainty with its economy growing at a healthy pace this year, supported by strong domestic consumption and investment, solid employment growth, and a global tech-sector upcycle.

Fushi Technology Launches One-Stop Customer Loyalty Solution For Jumbo

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Fushi Technology, an artificial intelligence (AI) services provider for merchants and consumers in Asia, has officially launched its customer relationship management (CRM) membership management product for Jumbo, a Singapore-founded seafood restaurant chain.

Lack Of Large-cap Firms Makes Bursa Malaysia Less Attractive To Foreign Investors -- PNB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The lack of large-capitalisation (large-cap) companies with sufficient liquidity is one of the major challenges making Bursa Malaysia less attractive to foreign investors compared with its regional peers, said Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB).

PNB Declares 5.75 Sen ASB Income Distribution, RM10.4 Bln Payout For FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Permodalan Nasional Bhd’s (PNB) wholly owned unit trust management company, Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), has declared a total income distribution of 5.75 sen per unit for Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) for the financial year ending Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025).

Parliament 2025: Fiscal Discipline, Economic Reforms, Subsidy Retargeting Take Centre Stage

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The parliamentary sessions throughout 2025, involving the Dewan Rakyat and the Dewan Negara, saw economic debates focused on fiscal consolidation, structural reforms and efforts to address the cost of living for the people in an uncertain global economic environment.