Labuan-based Flexi Flex Bags 'SME100 Fastest-growing Companies Award'

LABUAN, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Flexi Flex Hydraulics Sdn Bhd has made history as the first company from Labuan to win the prestigious “SME100 Malaysia – Fastest Growing Companies Award”, underscoring its leadership and growing contribution to the region’s industrial development.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher At Mid-afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained higher at mid-afternoon, underpinned by sustained buying in selected heavyweights, particularly in the industrial products, utilities and financial services sectors.

Trade, Investment Missions Generate RM493 Bln Potential Investments Since 2023 - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- A total of 37 trade and investment missions, including official overseas visits led by the Prime Minister, have successfully generated RM493.64 billion in potential investments, involving 181 projects, from 2023 to 2025.

MRC Offers Incentive Package To Access Non-traditional Markets In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) — The Malaysian Rubber Council (MRC) will offer 20 incentive packages next year, including grants of up to RM30,000 per participation in trade exhibitions, to explore emerging markets such as the Middle East and Eastern Europe to reduce dependence on conventional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday On Ringgit's Strength

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session marginally higher, supported by the continued strength of the ringgit, which lifted investor sentiment.

Foreign Buyers Extend Net Buying In Asian Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors extended their net buying streak in Asian markets for the second consecutive week for the week ended Dec 12, 2025, registering net inflows of US$949.8 million.

CILT Malaysia Sabah Honours Industry Excellence, Highlights Sector Reforms

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The logistics and transport industry in Sabah and Labuan took centre stage last night as the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILT Malaysia) Sabah Section honoured industry excellence while highlighting key institutional reforms shaping the sector’s future.

SMEs Advance Further This Year Amid Stable Environment, Consistent Policies And Targeted Support

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs), regarded as the backbone of the economy, progressed further this year, buttressed by a more stable economic environment and a gradual recovery in domestic demand, which boosted sales and business confidence across the sector.

Ringgit Maintains Upward Trend, Trades Firmer Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward trend, opening slightly higher against the US dollar as improving sentiment in the Malaysian economy and easing trade tensions supported the local currency.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Tracking Weaker Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s weaker performance at the end of last week.

Asia-Pacific Must Treat Energy Transition As Economic Growth Strategy – IATA Economist

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

GENEVA, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- The energy transition, including the development of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), should be treated as an economic growth strategy by Asia-Pacific governments rather than an aviation-specific issue, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Megah Port, Sailion Shipping Honoured At CILTM Sabah Outstanding Awards

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 14 (Bernama) -- Megah Port Management Sdn Bhd (MPM) and its sister company Sailion Shipping Sdn Bhd were among industry players recognised with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Malaysia (CILTM) Sabah Section Outstanding Awards for their contributions to logistics, transport and maritime sectors.