Proton Expands Electrification Strategy With Entry Into PHEV Segment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Proton has expanded its electrification strategy by going into the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, positioning the new Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV as a key offering to widen market reach beyond full electric vehicles.

Ringgit Eases Vs US Dollar, Up Against ASEAN Currencies

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close on Wednesday, but remained steady, supported by improving business indicators across Asia, including Malaysia.

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. 

Nearly One Billion e-Invoices Issued In Total As Of Feb 4 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) --  About 981 million e-invoices have been issued in total as of Feb 4, 2026, indicating the widespread use of the system by taxpayers nationwide.

Rubber Ends Higher, Tracking Gains In Regional Futures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher, supported by gains in regional rubber futures amid concerns over lower production in major natural rubber-producing countries, a dealer said.

Nasdaq Selected By Japan's Osaka Exchange For Derivatives Technology Upgrade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Nasdaq Inc announced that Japan Exchange Group’s Osaka Exchange (OSE) has selected Nasdaq’s Eqlipse Trading and Market Surveillance technology platforms for its next-generation derivatives infrastructure.

Fiscal Deficit Calculated Under International Standards -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government’s fiscal deficit calculation should not be questioned as it is reported in line with international standards recognised by global credit rating agencies and multilateral bodies, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Govt Completes RM22.45 Bln Tax Refund In 2025, Highest In Five Years -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government has completed excess tax refunds totalling RM22.45 billion in 2025, the highest in five years, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Govt Expects Fiscal Deficit To Shrink To 3.5 Pct In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.

MEX Unveils Major CMMS Platform Upgrade For Modern Operations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- MEX Maintenance Software, Australia’s leading maintenance management software provider, announced the release of MEX v16, a major upgrade to its flagship computerised maintenance management system (CMMS), delivering a refreshed user experience, streamlined workflows and enhanced mobile capabilities.

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday On Selling Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its downward momentum at midday as selling activities persisted in selected heavyweight counters, led by financial services, industrial products and services, as well as the utilities counters.

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.