Maybank, CIMB Expect Improving Orders At VS Industry; HLIB Stays Cautious

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- Two research firms expect order flows at VS Industry Bhd to improve over the coming quarters despite a weaker first-quarter performance, while another has maintained a cautious view due to softer customer demand and margin pressure.

Ringgit Opens Stronger At RM4.10 Vs Greenback

By Karina Imran & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer on Friday at around RM4.10 to the US dollar, with improving fiscal conditions supporting investor sentiment toward the local currency.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower As Market Sentiment Turns Cautious

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to end marginally lower today as cautious sentiment prevailed ahead of the US Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting next week.

Asia Cities Surge In 2025 Global Tourism, Euromonitor International Finds

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Asia strengthened its global tourism presence in 2025, with Tokyo and Singapore maintaining top-10 positions and Seoul entering the top tier for the first time, according to Euromonitor International.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Regional Markets, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking declines in regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer.

Cushman & Wakefield, BHP Extend Global Contract

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Cushman & Wakefield, a global real estate services firm, announced its Global Occupier Services (GOS) team has secured an off-market contract extension with BHP, one of the world’s leading resources companies.

Singapore Firms Shine At All About AI Tech4Good Awards In India

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Engineering) and Singapore Smart Tech made a strong impact at the second edition of the All About AI Tech4Good Awards held in India, curated by Mint and Salesforce.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday On Persistent Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on Thursday due to persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by the utilities and financial services sectors.  

Malaysia’s GDP Expected To Grow 4.6 Pct In 2026 - CGS International

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to expand by 4.6 per cent in 2026, supported by improving external demand despite a slight moderation in domestic activity, said CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Wall Street Recovery

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today on bargain hunting, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rebound amid rising expectations of US monetary easing next week.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Opens At 4.11 Against US Dollar

By Karina Imran & Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 -- The ringgit opened firmer at RM4.11 level against the US dollar this morning as markets priced in higher odds of United States (US) monetary easing next week.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Softer Regional Futures

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Wednesday following downward momentum in regional rubber futures and a slightly stronger ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.