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.

IMF Evaluation Reflects Malaysia's Strong Economic Fundamentals - Economists

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) assessment on Malaysia's economy shows that the country's prudent macroeconomic and financial policies have played a critical role in anchoring growth, economists said.

Bursa Malaysia Hits Nearly 15-Month High On Improved Year-end Sentiment

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing its previous peak of 1,660.09 recorded on Sept 27, 2024, as domestic sentiment improved ahead of year-end portfolio flows.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Upward Momentum At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum at midday today as continued buying activities in selected heavyweights -- led by financial counters -- further supported market sentiment, coupled with the firmer performance of regional peers.

SunCon Secures Data Centre Contract Worth RM570 Mln From US-based Tech Firm

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Sunway Construction Group Bhd’s (SunCon) wholly owned subsidiary Sunway Construction Sdn Bhd (SCSB) has secured a general contractor package works for a data centre development worth RM570 million from a United States-based multinational technology corporation.

Bursa Malaysia Reverses Earlier Losses To Close Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended today’s trading session on a firmer note, reversing earlier losses as gains in the benchmark index were driven by industrial and consumer stocks.

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.

Paramount Acquires Land For RM579 Mln Housing Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Paramount Corporation Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary Prima Kuasa Sdn Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement with SJ Properties Sdn Bhd to acquire 19.62 hectares (48.49 acres) for a RM579 million housing project.

2025: A Year Malaysia kept Moving Despite Headwinds, Though Outlook Remains Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysia entered 2025 amid fiscal constraints, subsidy reforms, uneven global trade, and a weak ringgit — but the economy continued to advance, even as the overall outlook remained cautious.

Sunway Square Mall Opens, Integrates Retail, Arts And Community Living

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Sunway Square Mall officially opened its doors today, marking the launch of a 320,000 square feet, four-level pet-friendly community hub in Sunway City Kuala Lumpur.

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.

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.