PHB Appoints Mazuki Abdullah Group Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has appointed Mazuki Abdullah @ Muhammad as its new group managing director, effective Jan 1, 2026.

CPO Futures Close Mix On Weaker Output Expectations

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- CPO futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mixed on Wednesday, as expectations of weaker output provided support despite the mixed sentiment, said palm oil trader David Ng.

Ringgit Continues To Soar Against Greenback As US Consumer Confidence Remains Weak

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended stronger against the US dollar today, touching 4.04, its highest level in nearly five years, after the latest data showed that consumer confidence in the United States remains weak. 

Advancecon Appoints Phum Boon Eng As New Managing Director

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Advancecon Holdings Bhd has appointed Phum Boon Eng as its new managing director, effective Dec 22, 2025, marking a key milestone in the group’s leadership renewal and long-term succession planning.

Toshiba Unveils High-Speed CMOS Dual Comparator For Industrial Overcurrent Detection

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched the "TC75W71FU", a CMOS dual comparator featuring high-speed response and a full input/output range (rail to rail), making it well suited for overcurrent detection in industrial equipment.

Hextar Global To Acquire three Fertiliser Companies For RM120 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Hextar Global Bhd announced today that it has entered into conditional share sale agreements with Hextar Industries Bhd (HIB) and Hextar Fertiliser Group Sdn Bhd to acquire the entire equity interests in PK Fert Sdn Bhd (PKFT), PK Fertilizers Sdn Bhd (PKF), and Hextar Fert Sdn Bhd (HFT) for RM120 million. 

JPG Consolidates JPG Greenergy Ventures, Strengthens Renewable Energy Strategy

JOHOR BAHRU, Dec 23 (Bernama) — Johor Plantations Group Bhd (JPG) has enhanced its strategic position in the renewable energy (RE) sector by consolidating JPG Greenergy Ventures Sdn Bhd (JPGGV) as a wholly owned subsidiary. 

Bursa Malaysia To Close On Christmas, New Year's Day

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Bhd and its subsidiaries will be closed on Dec 25, 2025, in conjunction with Christmas Day and Jan 1, 2026, for the New Year’s Day holiday.

Modon Enters Jersey City Waterfront Tower Joint Venture

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Modon Holding PSC (Modon) has announced a new joint venture to develop Harborside 4, a 54-storey residential tower on one of the last prime waterfront sites in downtown Jersey City, New Jersey, United States (US), marking a further step in the group’s global expansion strategy.

Textron Aviation Defense Secures First Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II Deal In Japan

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Textron Aviation Defense LLC, a unit of Textron Inc, has secured its first contract to supply the Beechcraft T-6JP Texan II integrated training system to Japan’s Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF), marking a milestone entry into the Japanese military training market.

Check-in, Boarding At Airports Resume Normal Operations - MAHB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has announced that the global passenger processing system at airports in Malaysia is now fully restored by the system provider.

Global Airline System Disruption Affects Check-in, Boarding At Malaysia Airports

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- A temporary disruption involving a global passenger processing system used by multiple airlines worldwide is affecting check-in and boarding processes at airports in Malaysia, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said today.