Beyond Spending, Raya Reflects Household Economic Expectations

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- Many Malaysians may be tightening their belts, but when it comes to Hari Raya Aidilfitri, cutting back is often not an option, as households continue to prioritise festive spending despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

ANGKASA Targets 2026 Revenue To Reach Up To RM75 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Angkatan Koperasi Kebangsaan Malaysia Bhd (ANGKASA) is targeting the cooperative movement’s revenue to continue rising and potentially reach between RM73 billion and RM75 billion in 2026, driven by growing public confidence in the sector.

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.

RHB IB Maintains 2026 Inflation Forecast At 1.8 Pct On Firmer Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its 2026 inflation projection at 1.8 per cent (2025: 1.4 per cent), near the upper end of the official 1.3-2.0 per cent range, reflecting firmer domestic demand.

Malaysia's Inflation Up 1.6 Pct In January 2026 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.6 per cent in January 2026 with the index points rising to 135.7 from 133.6 in the same month last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysian Motorsport: Policy, Prestige And The Question Of Returns

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- For nearly two decades, Formula One (F1) symbolised Malaysia’s motorsport ambition, placing Sepang International Circuit (SIC) on the global calendar through a flagship event alongside MotoGP.

Foreign Investors Continue As Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia For 6th Straight Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers on Bursa Malaysia for a sixth consecutive week, recording RM377.2 million in net foreign inflows, around 25 times higher at RM15.0 million than the previous week, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

99 Speed Mart FY2025 Net Profit Accelerates To RM614 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd posted a higher net profit of RM614.20 million for the financial year of 2025 ended Dec 31, 2025, from RM490.27 million the year before.

Headline, Core Inflation Averaged At 1.4 Pct, 2 Pct In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline and core inflation in 2025 averaged at 1.4 per cent and two per cent, respectively, compared with 1.8 per cent in 2024, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

CPO Futures Close Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Concerns Over Weak Demand

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday, weighed down by concerns that a stronger ringgit is dampening demand.

Malaysia's Natural Rubber Production Up 37.3 Pct In December 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s natural rubber (NR) production increased by 37.3 per cent in December 2025 to 28,684 tonnes against November’s 20,891 tonnes, chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said.

BUDI95 Benefits More Than 14.6 Mln Malaysians As At Feb 11 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- More than 14.6 million Malaysians have enjoyed subsidised RON95 petrol prices under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme as of Feb 11, 2026, said Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan