Malaysia’s Property Market Transaction Value Expected To Hit RM250 Bln In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s property market continues to grow at a steady pace, with the total transaction value expected to exceed RM250 billion this year, said Housing and Local Government Minister Nga Kor Ming.

Japan's Contact Lens Manufacturer Menicon Opens Kulim Plant

KULIM, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co Ltd has opened its manufacturing plant today, further strengthening Malaysia-Japan strategic bilateral ties.

Weak Global Sentiment Pulls Bursa Malaysia Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, extending its mild pullback as negative global sentiment weighed on risk appetite, said an economist.

Malaysia-Japan Economic Relations Evolving, Increasingly Towards Co-Creation - MIDA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia–Japan economic relations are evolving, increasingly towards co-creation, with Malaysian companies participating as suppliers, partners, and solution providers within regional and global value chains.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed, Tracking Loses In Regional Futures

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed on Thursday, pressured by declines in regional rubber futures and weaker crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Seek Opportunities Throughout Malaysia , US Ambassador Kagan Urges American Investors

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- American investors should explore and expand their investments throughout Malaysia, including Sabah and Sarawak and not confine themselves to the established hubs such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang.

Strong Governance Plays Key Role In Realising Malaysia’s Economic Goals - Tunku Naquiyuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Strong governance, leadership discipline, and trust are central to Malaysia’s ability to realise its economic goals, said the Tunku Laksamana and former Regent of Negeri Sembilan, Tunku Datuk Seri Utama Naquiyuddin ibni Almarhum Tuanku Ja’afar.

ASEAN Must Create Conducive Investment Ecosystem, Support Intra-Regional Investments

JAKARTA, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member countries need to create a conducive investment ecosystem, including providing equal treatment to support investments by companies from fellow member countries and ensuring a more integrated regional supply chain.

Bursa Malaysia Edges Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downward momentum at midday as profit-taking persisted in selected heavyweight counters, led by industrial products and services, healthcare, and utilities sectors.

HLIB Maintains 2026 CPO Price Projection At RM4,200 Per Tonne

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is maintaining its crude palm oil (CPO) price assumption of RM4,200 per metric tonne (mt) and earnings forecasts for 2026 for now, pending a review following Indonesia’s recent move to delay the implementation of its B50 mandate.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Mixed Wall Street

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, weighed down by mild profit-taking and mixed signals from Wall Street overnight.

Gold Futures End Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in US COMEX gold futures as bargain hunting emerged following last week’s sharp sell-off from record highs, said an economist.