BNM Reappoints One MPC External Member, Three Shariah Advisory Council Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia announced the reappointment of Nor Zahidi Alias as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a three-year term, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Malaysia’s November Headline Inflation At 1.4 Pct, Core At 2.2 Pct -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation edged up slightly to 1.4 per cent in November 2025 from 1.3 per cent in the previous month, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Final Trading Day Of 2025 On A Softer Note

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets.

Public Mutual Declares Over RM128 Mln In Distributions For Nine Funds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Public Mutual, a wholly owned subsidiary of Public Bank, has declared distributions amounting to more than RM128 million for nine funds for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower in mid-afternoon trade, weighed down by persistent profit-taking on selected blue chips amid tepid trading activity. 

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserve Assets At US$124.12 Bln As At End-November 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (US$1=RM4.04) as at Nov 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Easier

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, weighed down by continuous profit-taking amid a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the softer regional market movement.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Weak Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower in early trade on Wednesday, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street overnight as technology-related stocks retreated.

Cypark Fully Redeems Tranche 1 Perpetual Sukuk Musharakah Worth RM235 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Cypark Resources Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Cypark Renewable Energy Sdn Bhd completed the early and full redemption of its outstanding Tranche 1 Perpetual Sukuk Musharakah amounting to RM235 million today. 

Genting Vista Issues RM3 Bln Unrated Medium-term Notes

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Genting Bhd’s (Genting) wholly-owned subsidiary, Genting Vista Bhd, today issued an unrated medium-term notes (MTN) programme of RM3.0 billion in nominal value (Series 1) under its RM5 billion unrated MTN programme.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia’s Key Index To Close Firmer 

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s barometer index ended firmer today, reversing losses earlier in the day to close 0.21 per cent higher -- a new high this year -- driven by late buying activities amid signs of year-end window dressing.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower in mid-afternoon trade, weighed by mild profit-taking on selected blue chips amid thin trading activity.