Axis-REIT To Acquire Industrial Property In Johor For RM34.6 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Axis Real Estate Investment Trust’s (Axis-REIT) trustee, RHB Trustees Bhd has entered into a sale and purchase agreement (SPA) to purchase a double-storey detached factory with a double-storey office building in Johor for a cash consideration of RM34.6 million.

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.

Expo 2025 Osaka, ASEAN Chairmanship Position Malaysia as Trusted Partner For Sustainable Growth - MITI

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s achievements at the Expo 2025 Osaka and as ASEAN  Chair in 2025 have positioned the country as a trusted partner in driving sustainable growth, regional integration, and global investor confidence, setting the stage for Visit Malaysia Year 2026 and beyond.

Madeline Berma's Passing Mourned By Economists, UKM Alumni

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The passing of economist and academic Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma today has been mourned by members of the economics fraternity, the academic community, and alumni of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

Bursa Malaysia Slips To Open Easier

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia trended lower in early trade today, tracking softer Wall Street performance overnight amid a lack of new economic indicators.

Ringgit Continues Upward Momentum, Opening Slightly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continues its upward momentum, opening slightly higher against the US dollar on Tuesday, as the greenback weakened ahead of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes today.

Malaysia Secures RM54.13 Bln Approved Digital Investments In 3Q 2025 -- MDEC

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia recorded RM54.13 billion in approved Malaysia Digital (MD) investments in the third quarter of 2025 (3Q 2025), generating 21,815 high-value jobs across 402 digital companies, said the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC).

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Ringgit Support, Firmer Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Monday, supported by a weaker ringgit against the US dollar and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Broader Trade Pacts, Fiscal Reforms Key To Ringgit Stability - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs to remain open to a broader range of international trade agreements beyond its traditional markets, particularly the United States and China, to support the stability and further strengthening of the ringgit.

Wilfred Madius Appointed POIC Sabah Chairman, Roger Chin As Invest Sabah Chairman

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 29 (Bernama) --Tuaran Member of Parliament Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau, who is also Tamparuli state assemblyman has been appointed Palm Oil Industrial Cluster (POIC) Sabah chairman, while former Sabah Customs director Datuk Jonathan Kandok is deputy chairman.

Malaysia’s E-Commerce Stays Resilient, Future Growth To Focus On Service Quality

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s e-commerce sector remains resilient despite shifting consumer behaviour and global economic uncertainty, with the next phase of growth expected to focus more on execution than expansion, particularly in providing consistent, affordable, and reliable services.

Wuxiang New District Emerges As Engine For China-ASEAN Economic Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Wuxiang New District of Nanning, the core zone of the "Nanning Channel" for China-ASEAN exchanges, is leveraging multiple national-level opening-up platforms and serving as a financial gateway orientated toward ASEAN.