Gold Futures End Higher After Strong US Non-Farm Payrolls Data

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended higher today on expectations of further interest-rate cuts by the Federal Reserve next year following strong US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data. 

Sabah Exploring Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion, Conducting Implementation Study -- Hajiji

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through the Sabah Energy Commission (ECoS), has begun exploring renewable energy in the form of Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC) and is currently conducting an implementation study along the state’s east coast, according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor.

Entopia Inks Franchising Deal With DEMED Turkiye, Eyes Expansion Into Eight Countries

GEORGE TOWN, Dec 17 (Bernama) — Penang’s home-grown nature learning destination Entopia today marked a major milestone with the signing of an exclusive franchising agreement with DEMED Group of Turkiye, paving the way for its expansion into eight countries and positioning it on the global stage.

Kuala Lumpur Rubber Market Ends Higher On Firmer Regional Peers, Oil Prices

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher today, supported by gains in regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, said a dealer.

TSR Capital Clinches RM48 Mln Bukit Raja Contract From Sime Darby Property

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- TSR Capital Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary, TSR Bina Sdn Bhd, has clinched a contract worth RM48 million from Sime Darby Property (Bukit Raja) Sdn Bhd for the construction and completion of main infrastructure and ancillary works at Bandar Bukit Raja Stage 3.

Top Glove Foresees Improving Sales Volume To Europe To Meet Strong Orders

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Top Glove Corporation Bhd expects its sales volume to Europe to improve significantly during the second quarter of the financial year ending Aug 31, 2026 (2Q FY2026), underpinned by the recently secured strong orders.

Kioxia Integrates AiSAQ Vector Search Technology Into Milvus

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Kioxia Corporation announced that its KIOXIA AiSAQ, an Approximate Nearest Neighbor Search (ANNS) software technology, has been integrated into the open-source vector database Milvus beginning from version 2.6.4.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking After Four-day Rally

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day rally to end lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking emerged following the benchmark index’s move into positive year-to-date territory.

Akmal Nasrullah Pledges To Strengthen Malaysia’s Economic Position

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy will explore every possible effort and option to ensure that Malaysia’s economy remains in the best possible position, despite facing challenging circumstances.

Dongfeng Motor Launches G Series Truck For Overseas Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Dongfeng Motor has officially launched its G Series high-end truck brand for overseas markets at the 2026 Overseas Commercial Vehicle Partnership Summit held last month in Shiyan, Hubei Province.

Omantel, Archangel Lightworks Partner On Optical Satellite Communications

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Omantel has signed an agreement with Archangel Lightworks, a United Kingdom (UK)-based pioneer in optical and laser communications, to accelerate the future of satellite and optical communication services.

Haier Malaysia Welcomes Seventh Global Fans Festival With Immersive Pop-up Experience

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Leading global provider of better life and digital transformation solution, Haier Group, today kicks off the Seventh Haier Global Fans Festival with a five-day pop-up experience at The Piazza, Level 3, Pavilion Bukit Jalil.