COP30: TNB A Critical Enabler To Advance Regional Energy Cooperation Via ASEAN Power Grid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29  (Bernama) -- As one of the key utilities within the ASEAN Power Grid (APG) initiative, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) will remain as a critical enabler of ASEAN’s shared energy transition, positioning cross-border interconnection as a vital driver of regional energy integration.

Malaysia’s E-Commerce Stays Resilient, Future Growth To Focus On Service Quality

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s e-commerce sector remains resilient despite shifting consumer behaviour and global economic uncertainty, with the next phase of growth expected to focus more on execution than expansion, particularly in providing consistent, affordable, and reliable services.

Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient In 2025 Amid Tariff Wars, Geopolitical Turbulence

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has maintained its economic resilience in 2025, supported by the country’s trade neutrality and openness despite United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariff wars and geopolitical turbulence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Gold Holds Value, Serves As Household Economic Shield

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.

Ringgit Rises To 4.04 As Investor Confidence Strengthens; Economist Foresees Return To 3.82

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

MARC Ratings Affirms AAA Sovereign Rating For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- MARC Ratings has affirmed its unsolicited public information sovereign rating on Malaysia at AAA with a stable outlook based on the credit rating agency’s national rating scale.

Christmas Comes Early As Bursa Malaysia Ends At Nearly 16-Month High

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed at a nearly 16-month high on Christmas Eve, extending its gains for a fifth consecutive session amid steady market participation and improving domestic sentiment.

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. 

Malaysia’s GDP Growth Seen Moderating To 4.2 Pct In 2026 -- Kenanga IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in 2026 is expected to moderate to 4.2 per cent from an estimated 4.8 per cent in 2025, according to Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB).

Citaglobal Bags Two Construction Jobs Worth RM82.72 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Citaglobal Bhd’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Citaglobal Land Sdn Bhd, has accepted two construction contracts from UDA Land (South) Sdn Bhd and the Public Works Department (JKR) totalling RM82.72 million.

Malaysia's Inflation To Edge Up To 1.8 Pct In 2026 -- RHB

UALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's inflation is projected to edge higher to 1.8 per cent in 2026, near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB).

TNB Introduces Two Senior Leadership Roles To Enhance Governance

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has appointed Mahathir Nor Ismail as senior chief network officer (SCNO) and Datuk Muhamad Nazri Pazil as senior chief strategy and sustainability officer (SCSSO), effective Jan 1, 2026, following the creation of the two senior leadership roles.