Rubber Market Set To Trade Sideways With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 3 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, moving sideways with a slight upward bias, said industry expert Denis Low.

Corporate Figure Syed Zainal Abidin Appointed New Chairman Of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor 

SHAH ALAM, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Corporate figure Tan Sri Syed Zainal Abidin Syed Mohamed Tahir has been appointed as the new Chairman of Perbadanan Wakaf Selangor  (PWS), effective yesterday (Jan 1), with the consent of the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.

13MP, VM2026, Stronger Ringgit To Support Market In 1Q 2026 -- Malacca Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Domestic catalysts, particularly the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) and a strengthening ringgit environment, are expected to drive the market performance in the first quarter (1Q) of 2026.

Kenanga IB Maintains 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd maintains its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast at 4.8 per cent and projects a moderation to 4.2 per cent in 2026, supported by a stable Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI). 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower In Early Trade On Lack Of Fresh Catalysts

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 2 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened the year on a lower note, tracking weaker cues from Wall Street amid cautious sentiment due to a lack of new catalysts.

Sarawak Completes Acquisition Of Maswings

KUCHING, Jan 1 (Bernama) -- The Sarawak state government has completed the acquisition of MASwings Sdn Bhd through AirBorneo Holdings Sdn Bhd, effective today, Jan 1, 2026.

Berjaya Assets Appoints Vincent Tan's Son-In-Law As New CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Assets Bhd has appointed Tan Tee Ming, 49, the son-in-law of its major shareholder Tan Sri Vincent Tan Chee Yioun, as its new chief executive officer, effective Jan 1, 2026.

BNM Reappoints One MPC External Member, Three Shariah Advisory Council Members

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 31 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia announced the reappointment of Nor Zahidi Alias as an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) for a three-year term, effective Jan 1, 2026.

Pharmora Raises Apex Healthcare Stake To 94.94 Pct In Takeover Offer

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Apex Healthcare Bhd announced that Pharmora Investment Holdings Pte Ltd has increased its stake in the company to 94.94 per cent following an unconditional voluntary takeover offer.

Malaysia Airports Reinforces Long-Term Growth With ISG Modernisation

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is continuing to invest ahead of sustained passenger demand at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), reinforcing its long-term focus on capacity, efficiency and resilience across its airport network.

PNB Merdeka Ventures Appoints Izwan Hasli As CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- PNB Merdeka Ventures Sdn Bhd (PNBMV), the developer of the Merdeka 118 precinct in Kuala Lumpur, has appointed Datuk Ir Ts Izwan Hasli Mohd Ibrahim as its new chief executive officer (CEO), effective Jan 1, 2026.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Amid Holiday-shortened Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to maintain a positive trading bias next week, tracking gains in the US Commodity Exchange (COMEX) gold amid a holiday-shortened week due to the New Year celebrations.