Sabah Tables RM6.4 Bln Budget For 2026

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government today tabled the state’s Budget 2026, amounting to RM6.402 billion, with an estimated surplus of RM28 million.

Rubber Market Closes Higher, Tracking Gains In Regional Futures, Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, tracking the uptrend in regional rubber futures and firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Manufacturing Sales Up 6.3 Pct In October To RM171.7 Bln -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The manufacturing sector posted sales of RM171.7 billion in October 2025, a 6.3 per cent increase versus the 4.3 per cent recorded in September 2025, said the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Brighter Earnings Prospects For Property Developers To Continue In 2026 : MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects brighter earnings prospects for property developers to continue in 2026, supported by higher sales secured in 2024 and 2025.

2025 Tax Trinity: US Tariffs, SST Expansion and E-invoicing

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- 2025 will be remembered as the “tariff year”, no thanks to the unexpected United States (US) tariffs that shook markets worldwide, with Malaysia not spared.

Bodor Laser Solution Targets North American Structural Steel Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Bodor Laser has introduced its integrated profile-processing solution to support growth in North America’s structural steel sector, driven by federal infrastructure spending and private-sector investment.

Gamuda Reports Five Pct Earnings Rise In 1Q On Stronger Domestic Performance, Declares Five Sen Dividend

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Gamuda Bhd posted a five per cent rise in its earnings to RM215 million from last year’s RM205 million for the first quarter ended Oct 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026), primarily driven by robust contributions from domestic construction projects.

EcoWorld Posts Higher Net Profit Of RM438.07 Mln In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) posted a higher net profit of RM438.07 million in the financial year ended Oct 31, 2025 (FY2025) compared to RM303.54 million a year ago.

Fitch's Affirmation Of Malaysia's Ratings Bolstered By Sterling Performance Across Key ESG Indicators — PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings’ affirmation of Malaysia’s sovereign credit ratings at BBB+ with a ‘stable’ outlook is bolstered by the country’s sterling performance across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) indicators.

AirBorneo To Launch Website, Call Centre Tomorrow

KUCHING, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Sarawak state-owned airline AirBorneo will launch its official website and call centre tomorrow, marking the start of ticket sales for flights following its takeover of MASwings at the end of December this year.

Mavenir Unveils Leadership, Refreshed AI-Native Network Strategy

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Mavenir has announced a strengthened senior leadership team and a new operating structure as the company accelerates its shift toward telco-first, cloud-native, artificial intelligence (AI)-by-design networks following its recent recapitalisation.

Fruit Importers Can Apply For SST Exemption To MOF -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 8 (Bernama) -- Fruit traders and importers can apply directly to the Ministry of Finance (MoF) for exemptions from Sales and Service Tax (SST) on imported fruit, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.