Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Stronger Ringgit, Regional Gains

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Friday, tracking gains across regional markets, as a stronger ringgit improved market sentiment amid a firmer overnight performance on Wall Street.

Mohd Mustafa Leads MATRADE To Greater Heights Through Transformation Initiatives

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- Datuk Seri Mohd Mustafa Abdul Aziz retired today after more than 35 years in the public service.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Higher Vs Greenback On Softer US Policy Outlook

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar on Friday, holding at the 4.08 level, supported by growing expectations of a softer US monetary policy outlook and recent global central bank developments.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Ahead Of US Inflation Report

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as market participants awaited the release of the US consumer price index (CPI) report later tonight.

Malaysian Re’s ASEAN Insurance Pulse 2025 Highlights Low Premium Retention, Capacity Gaps

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysian Reinsurance Bhd (Malaysian Re) has released the ninth edition of its annual research publication, ASEAN Insurance Pulse 2025.

Toshiba Unveils High-Speed CCD Image Sensor For Inspection Equipment

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched "TCD2400DG", a lens-reduction type charge-coupled device (CCD) linear image sensor developed expressly for line scan cameras used in visual inspections.

Malaysia Offers Most Borrower-friendly Mortgage In Asia-Pacific - Juwai IQI

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is considered the most borrower-friendly market among six Asia-Pacific nations, ahead of Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, South Korea and Japan, according to international real estate technology group, Juwai IQI.

Monthly SARA Recipients Total 5.6 Mln, With Spending Amounting To RM4.59 Bln -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- An estimated 5.6 million recipients eligible for the monthly SARA aid have been recorded, with total entitlements reaching RM5 billion a year, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Opens Near 5-Year High At 4.07 vs US Dollar

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher at the 4.07 level against the US dollar, the best level seen in close to five years, despite a firmer US Dollar Index (DXY), as market participants continued to assess the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) policy outlook.

FELCRA Sets 15 Pct Dividend For FY 2025, Payout Early Next Year

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- The dividend based on the operations of the Federal Land Consolidation and Rehabilitation Authority (FELCRA) for the 2025 financial year has been set at 15 per cent and is expected to be paid early next year, said Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracks Softer Regional Markets

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia started lower on Wednesday on mild profit-taking in early trade, tracking weaker regional markets and mixed Wall Street cues, while firm domestic sentiment may lend support later in the session.

Palm Oil Sector Holds Steady In 2025 As Golden Crop Spared From Debilitating US Tariffs

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s palm oil sector heaved a huge sigh of relief after it was exempted from the 19 per cent import tariff imposed