OAG Appoints Former Skyscanner Executive As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- OAG, a data platform for the global travel industry, has appointed former Skyscanner executive Filip Filipov as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

JC3 Issues Sustainable And Transition Finance Guidance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Joint Committee on Climate Change (JC3), co-chaired by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC), has published the Sustainable and Transition Finance Guidance (STFG).

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at mid-afternoon with the benchmark index decreasing by 0.48 per cent due to persistent selling activities in selected heavyweights led by financial services counters.

FMM Looks Forward To Policy Continuity, Stability Following New Cabinet Line-Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) looks forward to policy continuity and stability that provide businesses and investors with the confidence to plan and invest over the long term following the new Cabinet line-up announced yesterday.

Continued Selling Pushes Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Continued selling activities in selected heavyweights, mainly the financial counters, have pushed Bursa Malaysia lower at midday today, despite regional peers gaining momentum.

MATRADE Welcomes Johari Abdul Ghani As MITI Minister, Expects Continued Export Momentum

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has expressed confidence that the new leadership at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) will continue to strengthen the national export agenda in line with Malaysia's economic development priorities.

Portugal Key To Malaysia’s Deeper Economic Engagement With EU - Ambassador 

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Portugal is emerging as a strategic gateway for Malaysia’s deeper economic engagement with the European Union (EU), offering strengths in renewable energy, manufacturing, maritime logistics and technology partnerships, said Malaysian Ambassador to Portugal Datuk Eldeen Husaini Mohd Hashim.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracks Softer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started lower on Wednesday on mild profit-taking in early trade, tracking weaker regional markets and mixed Wall Street cues, while firm domestic sentiment may lend support later in the session.

Palm Oil Sector Holds Steady In 2025 As Golden Crop Spared From Debilitating US Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil sector heaved a huge sigh of relief after it was exempted from the 19 per cent import tariff imposed

Rubber Mixed, Lesser Commodities Cocoa And Pepper Remain Resilient In 2025

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s rubber industry recorded a mixed performance this year, with output and exports, including external demand for gloves contracting, while the lesser commodities of cocoa and pepper bucked the trend by showing resilience.

Cabinet Reshuffle A Chance To 'Reignite' Madani Economy, Boost SME Competitiveness - SAMENTA

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The cabinet reshuffle presents an important opportunity to “reignite the MADANI Economy and strengthen policy execution, particularly in areas that directly affect businesses, investors, and workers,” according to the Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA).

Heavy Responsibility To Lead MITI Amid Challenging Global Economic Environment — Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani has described his appointment to helm the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) as a significant responsibility.