Potential Upside Seen For Malaysia’s External Trade In 2026 On E&E Boost - MBSB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Potential upside from the front-loading of electrical and electronics (E&E) shipments ahead of phased United States tariffs on a broader range of semiconductor products could support Malaysia’s external trade in 2026, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd (MBSB IB).

Earnings Growth, GDP Expansion To Spur Malaysian Equities In 2026 -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd remained positive on Malaysian equities in 2026, driven by 6.4 per cent earnings growth, 4.4 per cent gross domestic product (GDP) expansion, ringgit strength, policy catalysts and a potential pre-16th General Election rally. 

Gold Futures End Higher Tracking Gains On US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives eased on Friday, tracking gains in the US Comex gold futures.

Petronas Appoints T7 Global’s Subsidiary As Panel Contractor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) has appointed T7 Global Bhd’s subsidiary, T7 Intelligent Resources Sdn Bhd, as a Petronas panel contractor for third-party professional and support services for the Petronas Group. 

Net Foreign Inflows Into Malaysian Bonds Reach RM951.9 Mln in January 2026 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign investor participation in the Malaysian bond market continued to grow for the fourth straight month in January 2026, with net foreign inflows reaching RM951.9 million, said RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings).

ANGKASA Targets 2026 Revenue To Reach Up To RM75 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (ANGKASA) is targeting the cooperative movement’s revenue to continue rising and potentially reach between RM73 billion and RM75 billion in 2026, driven by growing public confidence in the sector.

Late Bargain Hunting Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Late bargain hunting in selected heavyweights, mainly financial counters, has lifted Bursa Malaysia to end marginally higher on Friday.

KLCI Futures Ends Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback On Cautious Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by cautious market sentiment amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the nuclear programme, said an economist.

Malaysia's January 2026 Trade Performance Up 12.6 Pct Y-O-Y To RM272.37 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance in January 2026 remained robust, rising 12.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM272.37 billion, compared to RM241.97 billion in the same period last year, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Hawkish US Fed Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday today as hawkish United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) cues and ongoing Middle East tensions weigh on market sentiment.

Cape EMS Returns To Profit, Taps Johor Data Centre For Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Cape EMS Bhd will prioritise consistent profitability and disciplined execution over the next 12 to 24 months under its strategic transformation roadmap, CEB 2.0.