KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Malaysia’s international reserves stood at US$118.3 billion (RM523.2 billion) as of November 29, from US$118 billion on November 15.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 6 — The government has repaired and built 34,470 housing units over the past two years, with an allocation of RM1.02 billion, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

BENGALURU, Dec 6 — Singapore Technologies Telemedia said on Wednesday Malaysia's Mawar Setia will acquire a majority stake in the company's U Mobile IPO-UMOB.KL unit.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Leading content-driven commerce platform TikTok Shop has recently announced the launch of its latest Affiliate Link feature in Malaysia, ahead of the upcoming 12.12 Year-End Sale from December 9 to 13.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — Bursa Malaysia started slightly higher today on a volatile note amid Wall Street’s weaker performance overnight.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — The ringgit advanced against the US dollar in early trade on Friday ahead of the US non-farm payrolls (NFP) data that will be released later today, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 6 — The restructuring of the Development Financial Institutions (DFIs) involving Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Bhd (BPMB), Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Bhd (SME Bank), and Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) is in line with the national agenda to implement reforms and strengthen government-owned institutions, said the Ministry of Finance (MoF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The Human Resources Ministry (MOHR), through Talent Corporation Malaysia Bhd (TalentCorp), will conduct a study on companies that have implemented flexible work arrangements (FWA).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — There has been no official proposal agreed upon by BRICS member countries regarding dedollarisation in trade matters, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — Bursa Malaysia extended its positive momentum in the early session on Thursday, tracking the upbeat performance on Wall Street overnight amid improving consumer confidence.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 5 — The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar in early trade today on the back of improved buying sentiment towards the domestic currency, said an analyst.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The retail prices for RON97 and RON95 will remain at RM3.19 and RM2.05 per litre, respectively, from tomorrow until December 11.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Senator Datuk Seri Zurainah Musa today proposed the government implement a locality-based minimum wage, rather a blanket approach, as announced during the tabling of Budget 2025 on October 18.

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 4 — The government is expected to enforce the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Act (EECA) 2024 on January 1, with the Energy Commission acting as the implementing and regulatory agency.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The government will continue to balance efforts to strengthen the country’s financial position to be more sustainable while ensuring that fiscal policies continue to support the national economic growth momentum, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that the signing of the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) agreement on December 9 has been postponed to January.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 4 — The ringgit remained lower against the US dollar in early trade today as investors remained cautious about global market developments, an analyst said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — Eighteen international trade missions took place this year involving 306 halal entrepreneurs, vendors, and franchisees, and recorded potential sales value of RM1.58 billion.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The Supply Bill 2025 was passed in the Dewan Rakyat today by majority voice vote from MPs.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 3 — The government is set to introduce a Cost of Living Indicator (IKSH) to design more targeted subsidy programmes according to Malaysians’ specific needs and spending habits, said Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Minister Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali.