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.

Govt May Reconsider Support For 'Mature' REIT Sector - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government may need to reconsider the continuation of support for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector as the industry has reached a level of maturity and strong commercial viability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Acronis Names Insightz Technology First Singapore MSSP Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Acronis, a global leader in cybersecurity and data protection, announced that Insightz Technology will become its first certified managed security service provider (MSSP) partner in Singapore.

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.

AirAsia Introduces Kaohsiung-Osaka Route

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- AirAsia Malaysia has introduced a new Kaohsiung-Osaka route, as part of its Kuala Lumpur-Kaohsiung service, marking the next phase of the airline’s network growth across North Asia.

Govt To Review CBU Units Of EV Imports, Focus On Quality -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — The government will review the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure only quality models enter the local market to protect the country’s automotive ecosystem.

Bursa Malaysia Erases Early Gains To End Lower On Profit-Taking

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end lower today as profit-taking emerged following recent gains. 

FBM KLCI Delivers Strong Start In January -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Digital Ministry To Focus On Six Areas For Digital Transformation - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Digital Ministry is focusing on six impactful areas to accelerate digital transformation and drive the national digital agenda in the first half of this year (1H 2026).

MITI Shifts To New Framework To Ensure Local Products Usage Benefit Domestic Economy

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI) will focus on outcome-based measurement and monitoring under the New Incentive Framework (NIF) to ensure that investment projects using local content translate into real impact on the domestic economy.

SGX-listed Mooreast Eyes Collaboration With Sime Darby Unit On Offshore, Renewables

SINGAPORE, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Mooring solutions provider Mooreast Holdings Ltd said it is collaborating with Sime Darby Joy Industries Sdn Bhd, a unit of Sime Darby Bhd, on offshore business opportunities, including renewable energy.