CPO Futures End Mostly Lower On Weak Demand, Rising Production

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contracts on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly lower today on weak demand and rising production.

Gold Futures End Higher As Traders Await Key US Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today,  as traders awaited the release of key United States data this week. 

IRB Settles RM14.55 Bln Tax Refunds, Involving 3.47 Mln cases - Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (IRB) has completed tax refund payments amounting to RM14.55 billion involving 3.47 million cases as of Nov 30, said Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.

Poh Kong's 1Q FY2026 Net Profit Rises To RM39.6 Mln On Strong Gold Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Poh Kong Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter of the financial year 2026, ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026), increased to RM39.61 million from RM21.34 million in the same quarter last year.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Crude Oil Prices, China Stimulus Hopes

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, tracking firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Federal Govt-Sabah Special Grant Negotiations Continue On Dec 19 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The next negotiation session between the federal government and the Sabah government regarding special grants is scheduled to be held on Dec 19, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Sabah Needs To Develop Deep-Sea Fishery Industry Based On Value Chain -​​- Arthur

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Sabah needs to develop the deep-sea fishery industry comprehensively based on a value chain that includes landing (jetty) infrastructure, high-technology processing facilities, cold logistics systems and export market access. 

Ringgit Maintains Upward Trend, Trades Firmer Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trend, opening slightly higher against the US dollar as improving sentiment in the Malaysian economy and easing trade tensions supported the local currency.

Malaysia’s Aviation Sector Soars To New Heights In 2025, Search For MH370 Resumes On Dec 30

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.

Asia-Pacific Must Treat Energy Transition As Economic Growth Strategy – IATA Economist

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Malaysia's ESG Commitment Advances With Carbon Tax, ESG Reporting And Sustainability Initiatives In 2025

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.

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.