Ringgit Opens Higher At 3.8850 Against US Dollar

Trade Competitiveness Stable Despite Stronger Ringgit – Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The overall impact of ringgit movements on Malaysia’s trade competitiveness is expected to remain manageable, Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

Berjaya Land’s Net Loss Widens To RM121.76 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Berjaya Land Bhd posted a wider net loss of RM121.76 million for the second quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (2Q FY2026), compared with a net loss of RM33.93 million in the previous corresponding quarter.

BNM's International Reserves Rise To US$127.9 Bln As At Feb 13, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) international reserves amounted to US$127.9 billion as at Feb 13, 2026, compared with US$126.9 billion at the end of last month.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, attributed by the weaker export performance as the stronger ringgit weighed on demand from key importing countries, a trader said.

Maybank’s 4Q 2025 Earnings To Rise 11.9 Pct on Stronger Non-Interest Income - CIMB Securities 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) core net profit for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) to rise 11.9 per cent year-on-year, driven by a more favourable outlook for non-interest income (NOII).

SMEs Urged To Focus On Institutional Strengthening Amid Economic Stability, Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are urged to use the current economic stability, underpinned by a stronger ringgit, to strengthen their institutions and secure sustainable growth over the next five years, rather than pursue rapid expansion.

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.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of Key US Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously next week ahead of key data points in the United States, including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and producer price index (PPI), as well as speeches by several Federal Reserve officials.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

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.

1.6 Pct Increase In Malaysia’s January CPI Deemed Manageable -- Economist

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The 1.6 per cent increase in Malaysia’s consumer price index (CPI) for January 2026 is considered manageable, as the components that saw significant rises account for only a small share of the index, said an economist.