KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Friday, tracking gains in regional rubber futures markets and steady crude oil prices, but a stronger ringgit against the US dollar weighed on sentiment.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) – The ringgit was Asia’s best-performing currency this year against its regional peers, with its gains underpinned by strong economic fundamentals and buoyant exports, while interest rate cuts by the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) provided pivotal support to the local currency.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index, the FBM KLCI, closed 1.15 per cent higher at 1,665.90 on Friday, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing the 1,660.09 points recorded on Sept 27, 2024, supported by firmer regional markets amid the Bank of Japan’s (BOJ) interest rate hike.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Senate today passed the Measures for the Collection, Administration and Enforcement of Tax Bill 2025 to strengthen the country’s taxation system.
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.
By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- 2025 has been nothing short of an exciting year for Malaysia, sparking new ideas and driving growth across the energy sector.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The dividend based on the operations of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) for the 2025 financial year has been set at 15 per cent and is expected to be paid early next year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has been appointed as Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, changing his Cabinet portfolio from Plantation and Commodities Minister.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will commence free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries early next year, said MITI secretary-general Datuk Hairil Yahri Yaacob today.
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.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- The outlook for the adoption of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards by companies in Malaysia looks highly positive next year due largely to practical policy initiatives unveiled this year, such as the carbon tax, increased ESG reporting and scaling up sustainability initiatives.
