Malaysia December CPI Rises 1.6 Pct, Inflation Remains Subdued

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The slight uptick in Malaysia’s December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) to 1.6 per cent is within normal monthly fluctuations, an academic said.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback On Caution Amid Renewed US-EU Tariff Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the market sentiment turned cautious amid rising tariff tension between the United States and the European Union.

KLCI Futures End Lower In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, in line with the weaker underlying cash market.

Finland Offers High-Tech, Cybersecurity Expertise To Deepen Ties With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) – Finland is offering its expertise in high technology, information and communication technology (ICT), connectivity and cybersecurity, among other sectors, to further deepen collaboration with Malaysia amid surging demand from the data centre economy.

Ketengah Approves RM48.355 Mln Budget For RP1 Under 13MP This Year

DUNGUN, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Central Terengganu Development Authority (Ketengah) has approved a RM48.355 million budget for the First Rolling Plan (RP1) under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), involving the implementation of 28 projects this year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, CI Falls Below 1,700 Mark

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower on Tuesday, slipping below the key 1,700 level, as continued profit-taking and weak regional market performance, amid heightened geopolitical tensions, dampened investor risk appetite.

Digital Realty Enters Malaysia, Expanding Southeast Asia Infrastructure

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Digital Realty, the world’s largest provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centre, colocation and interconnection solutions, has announced its planned entry into Malaysia through an agreement to acquire CSF Advisers, owner of the TelcoHub 1 data centre in Cyberjaya.

Ringgit To See Range Bound At 4-4.20 This Year On Strong External Position

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within the range of 4.0-4.20 against the US dollar this year, supported by structural improvements in Malaysia’s external accounts, although its upside remains constrained by global portfolio outflows and a stronger dollar.

CGC Appoints Two New Independent Non-executive Directors

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Credit Guarantee Corporation Malaysia Bhd (CGC) has appointed Zaida Khalida Shaari and Rohan Krishnalingam as its new independent non-executive directors, effective Jan 1, 2026 and Jan 20, 2026, respectively.

DPMM Proposes More Flexible, Inclusive Approach To Safeguard Courier Industry Sustainability

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Malay Chamber of Commerce Malaysia (DPMM) has proposed a more flexible and inclusive approach to safeguard the sustainability of the courier industry without undermining the agenda of empowering rural economies and Malay entrepreneurs.

Bursa Malaysia Continues To Stay Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Persistent profit-taking in selected heavyweights continued to weigh on Bursa Malaysia at midday, amid mixed regional sentiments.

Malaysia's Inflation Up 1.6 Pct In December 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation rose 1.6 per cent in December 2025, with the consumer price index at 135.5 points compared with 133.4 a year earlier, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.