Holiday-thinned Trade To Keep Bursa Malaysia Range-bound Next Week

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade largely sideways next week, as holiday conditions continue to dampen market activity, said an economist.

Ringgit To Trade In Narrow Range Against US Dollar In Holiday-shortened Week Ahead

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a narrow range next week, hovering between 4.03 and 4.05 against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened week.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Lower Against Greenback

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally lower against the US dollar today but was said to maintain its momentum as it attempted to breach the 4.03 level during the morning session.

Bursa Malaysia Recoups Most Losses, Ends Softer Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index recovered much of its earlier losses to end the week slightly lower amid profit-taking, snapping a five-day winning streak.

Agriculture Sector Records 3.1 Per Cent Growth In 2024, Driven By Palm Oil

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The strong performance of palm oil continues to be the main driver of growth in the country’s agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia’s Export Unit Value Index Slips 0.1 Pct in November 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 points in November 2025 from 154.2 points in the preceding month, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). 

Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, KL Dominates Malaysia's Exports In November 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Penang, Johor, Selangor, Sarawak, and Kuala Lumpur dominated Malaysia’s exports, accounting for 85.5 per cent of the total in November 2025, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Extends Rally, Reaches Another Five-year High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its rally on Friday, opening higher to reach another five-year high against the US dollar amid a holiday-shortened trading week.

Gold Holds Value, Serves As Household Economic Shield

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

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.

Ringgit Continues To Soar Against Greenback As US Consumer Confidence Remains Weak

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended stronger against the US dollar today, touching 4.04, its highest level in nearly five years, after the latest data showed that consumer confidence in the United States remains weak.