KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 30(Bernama) --The passing of economist and academic Prof Datuk Dr Madeline Berma today has been mourned by members of the economics fraternity, the academic community, and alumni of Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).

IPOH, Dec 30 (Bernama) -- Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairmen of Perak and Negeri Sembilan, Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu and Mohamad Hanifah Abu Baker, have become the latest of PN leaders who announced their resignationsfrom their posts as of 3.15 pm today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 29 (Bernama) --Malaysias trade performance with the United States (US) increased by 30per cent to RM325.2 billion in 2024despite uncertainties in the global trading landscape, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Tanco Holdings Bhds 79 per cent-owned subsidiary, Midports Holdings Sdn Bhd (MHSB), has appointed Hong Kong-based Ocean Bridge International Ports Management Co Ltd (OBIPM) as the operator of the smart artificial intelligence (AI) container port project in Port Dickson.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26(Bernama) -- A new Perlis state government can still be formed without a state election if PAS and Bersatu can come to an agreement and resolve the current political turmoil, analysts said.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26(Bernama) -- Australia is eyeing an increase in investment and trade withMalaysia next year, said Australian High Commissioner to Malaysia, Danielle Heinecke.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- TRC Synergy Bhds wholly owned subsidiary, Trans Resources Corporation Sdn Bhd, has secured a contract worth RM550.8 million from SRS Consortium Sdn Bhd for a project related to the Penang Light Rail Transit (LRT) Mutiara Line.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's export unit value index decreased by 0.1 per cent to 154.0 pointsin November 2025 from 154.2 points in the precedingmonth,according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

PUTRAJAYA, Dec 26(Bernama) -- The strong performanceof palm oilcontinues to be the main driver of growth in the countrys agricultural sector, which expanded 3.1 per cent in 2024 compared with 0.2 per cent in the previous year, according to the Selected Agricultural Indicators 2025 report released today by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Petronas Dagangan Bhd informed that a number of vehicles were affected after refuelling at the Petronas Station Samarahan Expressway earlier yesterday.

KANGAR, Dec 25 (Bernama) -- Perlis Menteri Besar Mohd Shukri Ramli today tenderedhis resignation as the Menteri Besar of Perlis due to health factors.

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25(Bernama) --For most Malaysian households, surging global gold prices are more than a tale of market speculation. They act as a financial safeguard, as the value of jewellery and accumulated gold holdings rises, easing household pressures and strengthening family resilience amid the rising cost of living.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 25 (Bernama) --With less than a week remaining before the close of 2025, the ringgit continued its upward momentum, trading around 4.04 against the US dollar, its highest level in nearly five years.

KANGAR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- The membership of three PAS State Assemblymen (ADUN) in Perlis has beenterminated with immediate effectbased on Clause 76 and Clause 15A(1)(b) of the PAS Constitution (2025 Amendment).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 24 (Bernama) -- Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Toshiba) has launched the "TC75W71FU", a CMOS dual comparator featuring high-speed response and a full input/output range (rail to rail), making it well suited for overcurrent detection in industrial equipment.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) --Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today stressed that the MADANI Governments commitment is to ensure that every investment provides returns to the people, today and in thefuture.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) --Malaysias leading index (LI) annual performance increased 3.6 per cent to 116.2 points in October 2025, from 112.2 in the previous corresponding month, signalling optimistic economic momentum ahead of 2026, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) -- The DALI Alliance,the international authority for lighting technology standardisation, has launched new test and certification specifications for Wireless to DALI Gateways.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) --RHB Banking Group plans to enhance its multi- currency debit card by adding two or three more foreign currencies by the second quarter of 2026, said its consumer finance head, Sien Vee Loc.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) --A temporary disruption involving a global passenger processing system used by multiple airlines worldwide is affecting check-in and boarding processes at airports in Malaysia, Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd said today.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 23 (Bernama) --Malaysias economy is projected to expand between 4.3per cent and 4.5 per cent in 2026, reflecting a decisive shift toward growth that is increasingly supported by household consumption, services activity and internal income formation.

ISKANDAR PUTERI, Dec 22(Bernama) -- Port ofTanjung Pelepas (PTP), a joint- venture company between MMC Group and Netherlands-based APM Terminals, continues to move forward with the electrification of its port truck fleet, which is scheduled to be implemented next year.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- Yinson Holdings Bhdsindirect wholly owned subsidiaryMt Cass Wind Farm Ltd (MCWFL) has entered into a 15-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Genesis Energy Ltd from its 94.6 megawatt (MW) wind farm located on the South Island of New Zealand.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 22 (Bernama) -- The Small, Medium Enterprise (SME) Sentiment Index rose to 56.8 in the second half of 2025 (2H 2025) compared to 55.1 in 1H 2025,signalling a stronger economic momentum and rising optimism across the countrys micro, small and medium enterprise (MSME)landscape.

BUTTERWORTH, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Makkal Sakti Party (Makkal Sakti) never intended to 'replace' MIC in Barisan Nasional (BN), its president, Datuk Seri RS Thanenthiran, said.

BUTTERWORTH, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- Barisan Nasional (BN) is prepared to undertake rebranding or form a new entity, in line with the current political landscape and the constraints of the coalitions constitutional provisions.

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 20(Bernama) -- Kinabatangan UMNO Youth chiefMohd Naim Kurniawan Moktar fulfills three vital prerequisites to be Barisan Nasionals(BN) candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election.

SEKINCHAN, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The status of MIC will be among the matters to be discussed at the Barisan Nasional (BN) Supreme Council Meeting next year, said BN chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19(Bernama) --Naim Kurniawan, the son of the late Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin,has been named as the Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate for the Kinabatangan parliamentary by-election.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19 (Bernama) --The International Monetary Funds (IMF) assessment of Malaysias economic performance reflects the nations prudent fiscal management, strong domestic demand, and commitment to structural reforms under the MADANI Economy framework, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 19(Bernama) --Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has welcomed the International Monetary Funds (IMF) assessment of Malaysias economic performance, emphasising that the governments priority remains ensuring economic stability is managed responsibly.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18(Bernama) --Malaysians confidence that the country is heading in the right direction has improved in 2025, accordingto Ipsos latest Consumer Confidence and Cost of Living Monitor.

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PUTRAJAYA, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- The Bumiputera financing fund under theNational Entrepreneurial Group Economic Fund (Tekun) will be increased to RM500 million in 2026, from RM300 million this year, said Entrepreneur and Cooperative Development Minister Steven Sim.

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.

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 17 (Bernama) -- Sabah UMNO has identified four individuals aspotential candidates for the upcoming by-elections for the Kinabatangan parliamentary seat and the Lamag state constituency.

KOTA KINABALU, Dec 16 (Bernama) --What the people want is quality of life, not Gardenia bread, Sabah State Assembly Deputy Speaker Datuk Al Hambra Juhar said today as he reminded all assemblymen to fulfil the peoples mandate with responsibility and integrity.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 16 (Bernama) -- PKRMelaka state leadership council (MPN) deputy chairman Adam Adli Abd Halim will be acting for Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin as chairman effective yesterday.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- YTL Communications Sdn Bhd, through its service brand Yes, has launched itsfirst5G Advanced prepaid productwith the introduction of the yes 5g advanced starter pack.

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 15 (Bernama) -- Outgoing Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) group managing directorDatuk Captain Izham Ismail on Monday marked his final official engagement with the media, closing a chapter spanning more than four decades with the company, withgratitude, reflection and quiet emotion.