Malaysia December CPI Rises 1.6 Pct, Inflation Remains Subdued

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The slight uptick in Malaysia’s December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) to 1.6 per cent is within normal monthly fluctuations, an academic said.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback On Caution Amid Renewed US-EU Tariff Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the market sentiment turned cautious amid rising tariff tension between the United States and the European Union.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

DPMM Proposes More Flexible, Inclusive Approach To Safeguard Courier Industry Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) has proposed a more flexible and inclusive approach to safeguard the sustainability of the courier industry without undermining the agenda of empowering rural economies and Malay entrepreneurs.

Malaysia's Inflation Up 1.6 Pct In December 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.6 per cent in December 2025, with the consumer price index at 135.5 points compared with 133.4 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

SBS Nexus Opens Flat At 25 Sen On ACE Market Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Branding and marketing firm SBS Nexus Bhd made a flat debut on the ACE Market of Bursa Malaysia today at its initial public offering (IPO) price of 25 sen per share.

Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO Launches Limited-Time Anniversary Stay Plan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Nikko Style Niseko HANAZONO has marked its first anniversary with the launch of a limited-edition “Thank You Anniversary Stay”, an all-inclusive premium accommodation plan designed for small groups seeking an elevated winter experience in Niseko.

CPO Futures End Lower, Tracking CBOT Soybean Oil Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Monday, tracking weakness in the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean oil market, a trader said.

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.

Malaysian Economy To Stay Resilient In 2026 On FDI, Robust Infrastructure Investment -- HSBC

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is expected to remain resilient this year, driven by the ongoing foreign direct investment (FDI) and robust infrastructure investment, said HSBC chief Asia economist Frederic Neumann. 

Bursa Malaysia Suspends Short-selling Of SMRT Due To Price Limit Breach

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia has suspended intraday short-selling (IDSS) on SMRT Holdings Bhd until 8.30 am tomorrow after the stock breached the price limit.

SumiSaujana To Supply More Biodegradable Materials This Year In Diversification Push

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA SELANGOR, Jan 18 (Bernama) -- SumiSaujana Group Bhd, through wholly-owned subsidiary SumiSaujana TCM Chemicals Sdn Bhd (SSTCM), plans to diversify further into bio-based specialty chemical materials this year, building on its core capabilities in producing both ready-formulated and custom-made specialty chemicals and additives.