Malaysia Business News, Finance News, Stock Updates | Malay Mail

According to the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM) Traffic Management Centre, congestion was detected on several major highways around the capital, with slow traffic also recorded on inter-state routes. — Screengrab from Facebook/LLM

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Slow drive to town: New Year’s Eve traffic snarls KL roads

The federal government has gazetted February 1, 2026, as a dual public holiday for Thaipusam Day and Federal Territory Day. — Canva AI pic

Malaysia / 16 h ago

One date, two holidays: Feb 1 brings Thaipusam and FT Day together

In a statement, EPF said these initiatives include measures under Budget 2026 announced on October 10, and reflect EPF’s continued commitment to meeting members’ evolving needs while supporting long-term financial resilience and wellbeing. — Photo by Choo Choy May

Malaysia / 11 h ago

EPF announces policy and product enhancements effective January 2026

Durian sales in Singapore have surged after a bumper harvest of Musang King in Malaysia pushed prices to record lows. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Singapore / 15 h ago

Singapore durian vendors slash prices after bumper Musang King harvest in Malaysia

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was confirmed dead at the scene after suffering severe burn injuries, including the severing of his wrist. — Picture by Devan Manuel

Malaysia / 17 h ago

Man electrocuted to death while painting house in Kota Kinabalu, wrist severed

Scam syndicate victim Chew (left) shares his ordeal of being forcefully held captive by a scam syndicate in Myanmar with Stulang assemblyman Andrew Chen Kah Eng at the Hawker City food court in Kota Tinggi, December 31, 2025. — Picture by Ben Tan

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Tortured, shocked and held like a prisoner: Johor man recounts more than a year in captivity under Myanmar scam ring

A viral video showing a fight at the Melor market last Thursday led to the arrest of 12 individuals. — Screengrab from Facebook

Malaysia / 18 h ago

Melor public market brawl in Kota Bharu: Five women plead guilty, fined RM1,000 each

Perlis Speaker Rus'sele Eizan says the vacancies in Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji won’t trigger by-elections as the assembly term nears its expiry in two more years. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 14 h ago

Perlis skips by-elections; Chuping, Bintong and Guar Sanji remain vacant

Penang police chief Datuk Azizee Ismail said the two men were detained in the state several hours after the incident. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Penang cops nab two men over fatal Sungai Bakap restaurant attack by masked assailants, case classified as murder

Lieutenant General Datuk Azhan Md Othman, Chief of Staff of the Malaysian Armed Forces, will assume the role of the 31st Chief of Army starting tomorrow. — Picture courtesy of Mindef

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Azhan Md Othman named new Army chief; Chief of Defence Forces appointment on hold pending probe

The study found that certain issues, such as unreliable arrival schedules, missing buses, and insufficient information during service interruptions, contribute to a perception of fragility amongst commuters. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Public transport in Greater KL functional but fragile, Khazanah Research Institute study finds

In a statement today, the IRB said CP500 is issued only if taxpayers report income from both employment and non-employment sources in accordance with Section 107B of the Income Tax Act (ITA) 1967. — Picture by Hari Anggara

Malaysia / 11 h ago

Been getting CP500 tax installment notices? You might have filed your taxes wrong, says LHDN

Tan Sri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir (left) claims Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri Kamarzaman’s social media posts in July 2023 alleging that he owed him ‘tens of millions of ringgit’ have seriously tarnished his reputation. — Pictures by Yusof Mat Isa/Bernama

Malaysia / 19 h ago

Ex-minister Abdul Kadir’s defamation suit over alleged debt claim against Aliff Syukri set for trial next week

The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

Perlis Menteri Besar Abu Bakar Hamzah said the declaration was made with the consent of the Raja of Perlis, Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Jamalullail. — Bernama pic

Malaysia / 15 h ago

Perlis declares Jan 1 as occasional holiday to mark state New Year celebration

Money

10 h ago

Bulgaria readies to adopt the euro, nearly 20 years after joining EU

This photograph shows new Euro coins with Bulgarian symbols displayed as Bulgaria's adoption of the euro is set for January 1, 2026, in Sofia December 30, 2025. — AFP pic

SOFIA, Dec 31 — Bulgaria was preparing to switch to the euro tonight to become the 21st eurozone member, amid concerns the move could usher in higher prices and add to political instability rattling the Balkan country.At midnight (2200 GMT today/6am Malaysian time tomorrow), Bulgaria will wave goodbye to both...

Full Story

Investment silver bars sell in a gold shop in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province December 30, 2025. — Costfoto/NurPhoto pic via AFP

Money / 10 h ago

Silver shines in 2025 with 161pc gain; oil, cocoa sink, palm oil seen rebounding in 2026

Capital A Bhd has sought Bursa Malaysia Securities’ approval to extend until January 19, 2026 to complete its proposed share distribution. — Reuters pic

Money / 11 h ago

Capital A, AirAsia X apply for Bursa extensions on share distribution and corporate exercises

The ringgit closed lower against the greenback on the last day of 2025 on profit-taking after the release of minutes from the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) December meeting showed a hawkish tone, but rounded off the year as one of the best-performing currencies in the region. — Picture by Firdaus Latif

Money / 12 h ago

Ringgit dips against greenback after Fed minutes, still among Asia’s top performers

More News

Bursa Malaysia closed the final trading day of 2025 on a softer note, declining 0.26 per cent amid thin trading conditions and a lack of fresh catalysts, tracking the weaker performance of regional markets. — Picture by Raymond Manuel

12 h ago

Bursa Malaysia tracks regional weakness, closes 2025 on subdued note

Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on as he walks following a signing ceremony for agreements and contracts at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing as part of a three-day visit to China, December 4, 2025. — Reuters pic

13 h ago

Xi says China to meet 2025 growth target of around 5pc amid property crisis, trade tensions

Beef products on display in a grocery store on July 22, 2025 in Miami, Florida. China said today it will impose additional 55 per cent tariffs on some beef imports from countries including Brazil, Australia and the United States that exceed a certain quantity from January 1. — Joe Raedle/Getty Images pic via AFP

13 h ago

China slaps three‑year 55pc levy on excess beef imports from Brazil, Australia, US

American investor Warren Buffett will step down today as CEO of investment conglomerate Berkshire Hathaway after leading the company for 60 years. ― Reuters file pic

17 h ago

‘Oracle of Omaha’ Warren Buffett ends 60‑year run at Berkshire Hathaway, hands reins to Greg Abel

Asian stocks were mixed at the start of the final trading day of 2025 today, with some tracking Wall Street losses as investors eased towards the New Year break. — AFP pic

18 h ago

Final day of 2025 trading sees Asia markets mixed, metals ease after record highs

Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$124.12 billion (RM503 billion) as at November 30, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$266.2 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia. — Picture by Yusof Mat Isa

18 h ago

BNM reports Malaysia’s official reserve assets at US$124.12b as of end‑November 2025

TSMC has started mass producing its cutting-edge 2-nanometre semiconductor chips, the company said in a statement seen by AFP today. — AFP pic

18 h ago

Taiwan’s TSMC starts mass production of ‘most advanced’ 2nm semiconductors

SoftBank CEO Masayoshi Son at an AI event in Tokyo, February 3, 2025. — Reuters pic

18 h ago

Japan’s SoftBank completes US$41 billion OpenAI investment, now holds 11pc stake

Rising health insurance costs in 2026 could make it harder for millions of Americans to afford prescription medication, after major Obamacare subsidies expire. — Unsplash pic

19 h ago

As Obamacare subsidies expire in 2026, health insurance premiums set to soar for millions under Trump

The ringgit was up to 4.0425/0540 against the US dollar when trading started at 8am December 31, 2025, against Tuesday’s close of 4.0460/0505. — Bernama pic

21 h ago

Ringgit opens higher on last day of 2025 but US Federal Reserve outlook limits upside

A labourer plants rice saplings beside a dried-up well in a field belonging to farmer Balkar Singh in Gaggarpur village in the northern state of Haryana, India, June 21, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

India’s global rice machine is thirsty and its wells are drying up

Vicki Plumridge, 63, a retired retail worker, reacts as Peter Vanjek, 65, a Gold and Relics prospecting tour guide, tells her she has found a small gold nugget during a Gold and Relics metal detector training session in Mount Doran, Australia, November 29, 2025. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Australia’s backyard gold rush is back — this time with metal detectors

Genting said its wholly owned unit issued RM3 billion of unrated medium-term notes to refinance existing debt. — Reuters pic

1d ago

Genting unit issues RM3b unrated MTN, redeems existing notes

The ringgit closed slightly higher against the US dollar as investors awaited minutes from the Federal Reserve’s December meeting. — Picture by Hari Anggara

1d ago

Ringgit ends higher against dollar ahead of US Fed minutes

In a practical sense, BNPL records will be counted when they appear in credit check sources and when the commitment affects the debt service ratio and borrowers’ ability to pay, Saravanan said. — SoyaCincau pic

1d ago

Buy Now, Pay Later use can hurt credit scores and loan chances, warns Fomca chief

MORE

Opinion

Erna Mahyuni

23 h ago

Cancer Diaries: When a snake comes to my door

Aidil Rusli

27 Dec 2025

My favourite films of 2025

Praba Ganesan

25 Dec 2025

A Christmas tale of two DAP ladies, no carols included

Trending in Money

Corporate News from Media OutReach Newswire

Vietnam Airlines flight crew on the first Ho Chi Minh City–Copenhagen flight.

11 h ago

Vietnam Airlines Debuts Direct Ho Chi Minh City–Copenhagen Service

The entire crew of the inaugural flight from Hanoi to Cebu.

11 h ago

Vietnam Airlines Introduces New Direct Service Between Hanoi and Cebu

News Hub Asia

13 h ago

News Hub Asia announces the NHA Top 10 Middle Eastern Restaurants in Kuala Lumpur

19 h ago

DL Securities Secures Virtual Asset Trading License

MORE