FBM KLCI Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, in line with the positive performance of the cash market.

Ringgit Continues To Soar, Hitting 4.09 Vs US Dollar, The Highest Since April 2021

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued its positive momentum, jumping to the 4.09 level against the US dollar at Friday’s close, hitting a new four-year-and-seven-month high, supported by positive Malaysian economic data.

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Two-month High On Positive Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher today on bargain hunting, in line with positive investor sentiment across regional markets, consolidating at its highest level in more than two months — a level last seen on Oct 2, 2025.

Malaysia’s Tune Protect Re Credit Ratings Affirmed By AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb+” (Good) of Malaysia’s Tune Protect Re Ltd (TPR) with a stable outlook on these credit ratings (ratings).

Hometown Hainan Coffee Plans RM50 Mln Expansion Over Next Five Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysian casual dining chain Hometown Hainan Coffee plans to invest RM50 million in network expansion nationwide over the next five years.

Malaysia's IPI Expands 6.0 Pct In October 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- The Industrial Production Index (IPI) rose 6.0 per cent year-on-year in October 2025, maintaining its positive momentum in all sectors, said the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, Tracking Strong Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia traded higher in the morning session, mirroring the upbeat performance of regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street’s strong overnight gains.

AM Best Lifts New India Assurance Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable and affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of B++ (Good) and the long-term issuer credit rating (Long-Term ICR) of “bbb+” (Good) of The New India Assurance Company Limited (New India).

China’s Hainan FTP Marks Major Liberalisation Move, Spurring Potential Gains For Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- China’s Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), which will officially begin island-wide special customs operations on Dec 18, 2025, is yet another testament to China’s continued economic liberalisation, in contrast to the United States’ policy directions.

Brighter Earnings Prospects For Property Developers To Continue In 2026 : MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB) expects brighter earnings prospects for property developers to continue in 2026, supported by higher sales secured in 2024 and 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia edged higher in early trade, following mostly stronger sessions on Wall Street overnight.

Malaysia Has Comprehensive Legal Framework On Proliferation Financing - Task Force

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for targeted financial sanctions (TFS)  related to proliferation financing (PF) pursuant to the United Nations Security Council Resolution (UNSCR) and its successor resolutions.