Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Weaker Wall Street Cues

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opens lower on Thursday in line with Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance.

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.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Regional Peers, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, said a dealer.

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.

Haier Malaysia Welcomes Seventh Global Fans Festival With Immersive Pop-up Experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Leading global provider of better life and digital transformation solution, Haier Group, today kicks off the Seventh Haier Global Fans Festival with a five-day pop-up experience at The Piazza, Level 3, Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

Slovenia Unveils Award-Winning AI Virtual Travel Advisor

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Slovenian Tourist Board (STB) is reinforcing Slovenia’s positioning as a digitally advanced, visitor-centric destination with Alma, an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered virtual travel advisor that has quickly emerged as one of the country’s most innovative tourism tools.

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.

ASEAN Confidence Remains Strong Despite Heightened Regional Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- ASEAN confidence remains strong despite developments and heightened attention surrounding regional tension, including the situation between Thailand and Cambodia.