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Voluntary Contributions Rise To RM19.2 Bln Driven By I-Saraan Programme - EPF CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) voluntary contributions continued to gain momentum, rising to RM19.2 billion last year with the i-Saraan programme being the key driver, said its chief executive officer Ahmad Zulqarnain Onn.

Businesses Remain Optimistic For 1Q 2026 With 4.0 Pct Confidence Indicator - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment remained positive in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by a Confidence Indicator (CI) of 4.0 per cent, down from 6.2 per cent in the previous quarter, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

Stronger Ringgit Timely For New Technology Adoption -- FMM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit’s roughly 10 per cent appreciation against the US dollar in 2025 has lowered the cost of imported technology and equipment, making it an opportune time to adopt new software and machinery, said ber

Google’s US$2 Bln Project Exceeding Expectations, On Track -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The progress of Google’s US$2 billion (US$1 = RM3.90) investment in Malaysia is advancing strongly and exceeding initial expectations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

JS-SEZ Blueprint To Outline Priority Sectors, Infrastructure And Talent Development

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Masterplan and Investment Blueprint, to be launched later this March, will serve as a comprehensive roadmap outlining the strategic, systematic and collaborative framework for the next phase of cross-border economic development.

Ringgit Closes Little Changed Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday’s level, driven by positive economic resilience as reflected in the Leading Index (LI) data.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Gains, Tightening Global Supply

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Wednesday, supported by gains in regional rubber futures and tightening global supply due to weather disruptions during the wintering season, a trader said.

Wasco Bhd's FY2025 Net Profit Rises To RM160.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Wasco Bhd's net profit rose to RM160.54 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), from RM153.04 million in the preceding year.

Labuan FSA Strengthens Banking Capital Framework

By Jailani Hasan

LABUAN, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Labuan Financial Services Authority (Labuan FSA) has reinforced its commitment to international banking standards by aligning its capital framework with the Basel III regulatory regime, further strengthening the resilience and credibility of the Labuan International Business and Financial Centre (Labuan IBFC).

Bursa Malaysia Snaps Three-Day Winning Streak On Profit-Taking

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished in the red on Tuesday on profit-taking after recent gains, ending a three-day winning streak.

Tropicana, Signature, EDCA Energy In Tie-up To Enhance Sustainable Home Ownership

PETALING JAYA, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Tropicana Corporation Bhd inked a strategic partnership with Signature Distribution Sdn Bhd and EDCA Sdn Bhd (EDCA Energy) to advance sustainable practices and green building excellence and enhance home ownership experience at Avisa Residences.