KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures were lower in early trade on Thursday.

Ringgit Opens Near 5-Year High At 4.07 vs US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher at the 4.07 level against the US dollar, the best level seen in close to five years, despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY), as market participants continued to assess the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

Public Trust In Tax 2025: Asia And Beyond - Malaysia's Global Standing

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has emerged as a notable global performer in public trust in the tax system, underpinned by exceptionally strong confidence in the accounting profession and steady gains from digitalisation, according to findings by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA).  

FELCRA Sets 15 Pct Dividend For FY 2025, Payout Early Next Year

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.

PETRA Encourages Cooperatives To Participate In Solar Farm Development

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation (PETRA) is encouraging the participation of all parties, including cooperatives, in the development of solar farms and community solar programmes.

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.

Ringgit Snaps Four-day Gains To End Marginally Lower Vs US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit snapped four consecutive days of gains to close slightly lower against the US dollar on Wednesday as some traders took profit.

Entopia Inks Franchising Deal With DEMED Turkiye, Eyes Expansion Into Eight Countries

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 17 (Bernama) — Penang’s home-grown nature learning destination Entopia today marked a major milestone with the signing of an exclusive franchising agreement with DEMED Group of Turkiye, paving the way for its expansion into eight countries and positioning it on the global stage.

Top Glove Foresees Improving Sales Volume To Europe To Meet Strong Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects its sales volume to Europe to improve significantly during the second quarter of the financial year ending Aug 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026), underpinned by the recently secured strong orders.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Four-day Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day rally to end lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged following the benchmark index’s move into positive year-to-date territory.

Dongfeng Motor Launches G Series Truck For Overseas Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Dongfeng Motor has officially launched its G Series high-end truck brand for overseas markets at the 2026 Overseas Commercial Vehicle Partnership Summit held last month in Shiyan, Hubei Province.

Omantel, Archangel Lightworks Partner On Optical Satellite Communications

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Omantel has signed an agreement with Archangel Lightworks, a United Kingdom (UK)-based pioneer in optical and laser communications, to accelerate the future of satellite and optical communication services.