China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

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.

Sarawak Projects US$7 Bln Investments Through Strategic Cooperation With Global Players -- Abang Johari

Gold Futures End Higher After US Fed Rate Cut Decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut interest rates for the third time this year, making the safe-haven asset more attractive to investors.

Upgrade Of Malaysia's Illicit Finance Rating Reflects Whole-Of-Nation Effort -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Financial Action Task Force’s move to upgrade Malaysia’s status to “Regular Follow-Up” status, the highest category under the mutual evaluation process, reflects a whole-of-nation commitment and efforts, Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said today.

Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Losses In Regional Futures And Crude Oil Prices

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Thursday, in tandem with losses in crude oil prices and regional rubber futures markets, as ringgit strengthened against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Senate: US Did Not Raise Bumiputera Rights Issue In Signing Of ART - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has never demanded or raised the issue of Bumiputera rights as one of the clauses in the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the US, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.

Gemas-Johor Bahru Double-tracking Project Proves Capability Of Local Workforce

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The 192-kilometre Gemas-Johor Bahru electrified double-tracking project, inaugurated today, marks a major achievement that demonstrates the ability of local engineers and workers to build world-class infrastructure.

Abu Dhabi Launches FIDA Cluster To Drive Future Finance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Abu Dhabi has unveiled the FinTech, Insurance, Digital and Alternative Assets (FIDA) cluster, a major new initiative aimed at accelerating next-generation financial innovation and strengthening the emirate’s role as a global capital hub.

Gemas–Johor Bahru Electrified Double-track Line Launched, Revolutionising National Transport

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia marked a historic milestone in its national transport development with the launch of operations on the Gemas–Johor Bahru electrified double-track rail line today.

Palm Oil Sector Well-positioned To Participate In Carbon Market -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani said the palm oil sector is well-positioned to participate in the carbon market, having already embedded sustainability and circular-economy practices across its value chain.

MEF Supports Better Vacancy Data Under EIS, Urges Practical Implementation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- The government’s move to strengthen vacancy reporting under Section 45F of the Employment Insurance System Act (EIS) is aligned with established international practices, but practical implementation is a must, said the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF).