Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher in line with gains on the US COMEX market.

AAX Redesignates Benyamin Ismail As General Manager, Appoints Tharumalingam As Group CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd (AAX) has redesignated its chief executive officer (CEO) Benyamin Ismail to the position of general manager, effective today, as part of the consolidation of AirAsia Group’s aviation business under AAX.

Ringgit Firms Against Greenback On Economic Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit edged higher against the US dollar at Monday’s close and was mixed against its ASEAN peers, supported by signs of Malaysia’s economic resilience after advance gross domestic product expanded a stronger-than-expected 5.7 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2025.

KLCI Futures End Mostly Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly lower, in line with the weaker underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia's Key Index Ends Flat Amid Mixed Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index pared earlier losses, ending marginally lower after late buying lifted it to the day’s high of 1,712.33 at the close, amid mixed regional sentiment.

ICC, Carbon Measures Name First Carbon Accounting Expert Panel

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and Carbon Measures announced the first cohort of experts appointed to the Technical Expert Panel on Carbon Accounting, a global initiative to define the principles, scope, and practical applications of a ledger-based carbon emissions accounting system.

Penang Must Capitalise Opportunities From China’s Economic Upgrades

GEORGE TOWN, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Penang must capitalise on opportunities arising from China’s economic structural upgrades by strengthening collaboration in high-tech manufacturing and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), Penang DAP chairperson Steven Sim Chee Keong said.

Petronas Appoints Mohd Jukris As COO Effective Feb 1, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has appointed Mohd Jukris Abdul Wahab as chief operating officer (COO) with effect from Feb 1, 2026.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Positive US, China Economic Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Monday, supported by positive United States and Chinese economic data, a trader said.

Malaysia To See Continued Growth In 2026 On FFDI Inflows, Robust Domestic Economy -- Amir Hamzah

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to continue growing in 2026, driven by foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows as well as a robust domestic economy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Xtep Forms JV To Accelerate Malaysia Expansion

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Running shoe brand Xtep has entered a joint venture (JV) with Bonia, a Malaysia-based distributor with more than five decades of market experience, marking a strategic push to accelerate its growth in Malaysia and strengthen its position in Southeast Asia.

CGTN: China, Canada Pledge Deeper Bilateral Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) – China Global Television Network Corporation (CGTN) has published an article highlighting Chinese President Xi Jinping’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, underscoring renewed momentum in bilateral relations and broad prospects for cooperation under evolving global conditions.