By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the week sharply higher, climbing to an almost 15-month high and surpassing its previous peak of 1,660.09 recorded on Sept 27, 2024, as domestic sentiment improved ahead of year-end portfolio flows.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Southeast Asian companies are being urged to begin preparations now to capitalise on a widening window of opportunity for entry into the United States (US) market in 2026, as firms across the region move to diversify supply chains and sustain growth momentum.
PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under the National Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, has completed the acquisition of a 20 per cent interest in PETRONAS’ key entities in Canada.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The cabinet reshuffle presents an important opportunity to “reignite the MADANI Economy and strengthen policy execution, particularly in areas that directly affect businesses, investors, and workers,” according to the Small and Medium Enterprises Association Malaysia (SAMENTA).
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its upward momentum on Tuesday, closing against the greenback at the 4.08 level ahead of the release of US nonfarm payrolls (NFP) data later tonight.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- The appointment of Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad to lead the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities is expected to sustain efforts to steer Malaysia’s agribusiness sector towards more sustainable growth.
By Danni Haizal Danial Donald
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, 61, the newly appointed Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, is a seasoned politician who is expected to bring his extensive corporate and financial experience to his new portfolio.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gig economy performed better in 2025 than in 2024, buoyed by positive economic momentum and supportive policy measures, but the highlight is undeniably the passing of the Gig Workers Bill 2025.
KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance at the end of last week.
From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram
GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
