US Tariff Ruling Lifts Market Sentiment, Positive For Malaysian Markets -- Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) Supreme Court ruling limiting President’s unilateral tariff authority would improve global economic and market sentiment, with economists saying the development could benefit Malaysia’s exports, capital markets and currency outlook.

MOSTI, PCCCI Collaborate To Build Innovative Ecosystem For SMEs And Startups

IPOH, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) will collaborate with the Perak Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCCI) to build an innovative ecosystem aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and startups.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Upward Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trend upward next week, as heavy rainfall continues to persist across key producing regions, adversely affecting rubber productivity, an industry expert Denis Low said.

KLCI Futures Likely To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Profit-taking Activities

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is likely to trade sideways next week as profit-taking activities may emerge in leading blue-chip counters in the near term.

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. 

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.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Drifts Lower In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was little changed in early trade on Friday, reversing modest opening gains and tracking softer overnight cues from Wall Street.

Bank Indonesia Maintains Policy Rate At 4.75 Pct, Signals Room For Future Cuts

JAKARTA, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bank Indonesia (BI) has maintained its benchmark policy rate at 4.75 per cent, citing heightened global uncertainty while keeping the door open for potential easing.

Track Days, Talent And The Missing Middle: Inside Malaysia’s Motorsport Ecosystem  

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- On paper, Malaysia has one of Southeast Asia’s most advanced motorsport facilities.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Following Stronger-than-expected GDP

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) announcement last Friday, an economist said.