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.

Govt To Review CBU Units Of EV Imports, Focus On Quality -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) — The government will review the importation of completely built-up (CBU) electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure only quality models enter the local market to protect the country’s automotive ecosystem.

Gold Futures End Higher On Bargain Hunting

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in US COMEX gold futures as bargain hunting emerged following last week’s sharp sell-off from record highs, said an economist.

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. 

FBM KLCI Delivers Strong Start In January -- CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd.

Malaysia Aggressively Exploring Trading Opportunities With New Countries - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Guided by national interests, Malaysia will continue to aggressively explore market and trade opportunities with new countries while maintaining existing good relations with the United States and China, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended modestly higher today on bargain hunting, extending its recovery from last week’s pullback, although the upside momentum faded after an early peak, said an economist.  

Malaysia Positioned As Key Entry Point For India’s Regional Trade Expansion -- Academician

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- India is increasingly viewing Malaysia as a strategic gateway to expand its economic footprint in Southeast Asia, using the country as a springboard to deepen trade and business engagement across the region, an academician said.

EF Opens Title Partnership Opportunity For Pro Cycling Team

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Education First (EF) has opened a unique opportunity for a new title partner to join EF Pro Cycling while remaining the team’s long-term owner and anchor investor.

Gold, Silver Seen Bullish Despite Short-term Volatility -- MGA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Gold and silver prices are expected to remain bullish over the mid- to long-term despite short-term volatility triggered by global macroeconomic and geopolitical developments, said Malaysia Gold Association (MGA) president Datuk Seri Louis Ng.