Bursa Malaysia's Index Ends Lower, Broader Market Positive, Ahead Of Fed Decision

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index ended lower today, in line with most regional markets, amid mixed signals from Wall Street as investors turned cautious ahead of the highly anticipated United States Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy announcement later tonight.

AM Best Affirms ‘Good’ Credit Ratings For New Zealand’s Provident Insurance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B+ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb-” (Good) for New Zealand’s Provident Insurance Corporation Limited (PICL), with a stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings).

Equativ Launches AI Media Planning Agent To Boost Buyer Efficiency

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Equativ, an independent media platform, announced the global launch of its Media Planning Agent, an artificial intelligence (AI) co-planner embedded directly into the Maestro by Equativ platform.

Indonesia's TUGU Credit Ratings Affirmed, Outlook Revised To Stable - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed PT Asuransi Tugu Pratama Indonesia Tbk (TUGU)’s financial strength rating (FSR) of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent), while revising the outlooks from negative to stable.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Slips At Midday Amid Subdued Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated in the morning session as investors booked profits ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision later today, mirroring subdued regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Ahead Of US Fed Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today as investors turned cautious, taking profits ahead of the United States Federal Reserve’s rate decision and following mostly weaker Wall Street performance overnight.

PJBumi Unit Secures RM23.46 Mln Kedah Industrial Project

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- PJBumi Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, PJBumi Heavy Engineering & Services Sdn Bhd, has secured a RM23.46 million design-and-build contract for an industrial development in Sungai Petani, Kedah.

Southern Score Subsidiary Wins RM87.8 Mln data Centre Sub-contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Southern Score Builders Bhd announced that its 51 per cent-owned subsidiary, SJEE Engineering Sdn Bhd, today accepted a letter of award (LoA) from a local construction company to undertake sub-contract works for a data centre project worth RM87.8 million.

Labuan's Megah Port Management Open To Collaboration With Langkawi Port

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Labuan’s port operator, Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM), said it is open to forging collaborative efforts with Langkawi Port Sdn Bhd (LPSB), particularly in exchanging expertise and best practices in port management.

MITI’s Visit To Bernama Strengthens Cooperation In Delivering Information On National Policies

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) made an official visit to the Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) on Dec 8, 2025 to strengthen good relations and foster closer ties between the ministry and the media.

Bursa Malaysia Retreats At Midday On Subdued Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower on Tuesday, mirroring subdued regional sentiment and the weak close on Wall Street.