MOF Disburses RM3.9 Bln In 2023 Tax Refunds

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- A total of RM3.9 billion in tax refunds had been disbursed as of Jan 31, 2026, to settle 34,899 cases involving refunds for the 2023 tax filing year

Penang Attracts Nearly RM16 Bln Chinese Investment Over Past Decade, RM4.2 Bln In 2025

GEORGE TOWN, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-standing economic partnership with China continues to play a pivotal role in strengthening the state’s industrial ecosystem, with Chinese investments reaching nearly RM16 billion over the past decade.

CPO Futures End Lower On Concerns Over Rising Output

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid concerns over rising output in the coming months, a trader said.

BNM Receives 30-35 Stablecoin Applications, Tests Ringgit-based Initiative

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour said the central bank has received approximately 30 to 35 applications related to stablecoin and digital asset innovations.

Gold Futures Ends Lower, Tracking Losses In US Comex

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Thursday tracking losses in the US COMEX gold market.

Malaysia Regains Asian Tiger Status, Driven By Reforms & Rising Global Confidence - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has regained momentum and is reclaiming its standing as an Asian tiger on the regional and global economic stage, driven by fundamental reforms and rising international confidence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Japan's Contact Lens Manufacturer Menicon Opens Kulim Plant

KULIM, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese contact lens manufacturer Menicon Co Ltd has opened its manufacturing plant today, further strengthening Malaysia-Japan strategic bilateral ties.

Haily Group Unit Bags RM48.21 Mln Construction Job In Johor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Haily Group Bhd’s wholly owned subsidiary Haily Construction Sdn Bhd (Haily Construction) has accepted a letter of award from Gunung Impian Development Sdn Bhd for a construction job worth RM48.21 million in Johor.

Ringgit Eases Vs US Dollar, Mixed Against Other Currencies

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at Thursday’s close, weighed by renewed strength in the greenback as global markets shifted to a more defensive stance.

MITI: 5,624 Public EV Charging Units Installed Nationwide

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) – A total of 5,624 public electric vehicle (EV) charging units have been installed nationwide, representing 56 per cent of the overall target, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister (MITI) Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Weak Global Sentiment Pulls Bursa Malaysia Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, extending its mild pullback as negative global sentiment weighed on risk appetite, said an economist.

Govt May Reconsider Support For 'Mature' REIT Sector - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government may need to reconsider the continuation of support for the real estate investment trust (REIT) sector as the industry has reached a level of maturity and strong commercial viability, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.