US-Iran Tensions May Drive Global Gold Prices Towards US$5,500 Per Ounce - Analyst

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 1 (Bernama) -- The ongoing attack against Iran by the United States and Israel has driven investors toward safe-haven assets, pushing global gold prices up to US$5,500 per ounce, said an analyst.

EPF Declares 6.15 Pct Dividend For Conventional, Shariah Accounts For 2025, With Total Payout Of RM79.6 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced a dividend rate of 6.15 per cent for 2025 (2024: 6.3 per cent) for both the conventional and shariah savings accounts, with a total payout of RM79.6 billion.

Private Non-financial Sector Credit Up By 5.5 Pct In January 2026 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Credit to the Malaysia’s private non-financial sector grew by 5.5 per cent in January 2026 against 5.4 per cent in December 2025, reflecting a higher growth in outstanding corporate bonds of 7.6 per cent versus the prior month’s 6.9 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Bursa Malaysia Starts Lower, Taking Cue From Mixed Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower, tracking Wall Street’s mixed performance overnight as investors remained cautious amid mixed sentiment surrounding artificial intelligence (AI)-related stocks.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback, Major, Regional Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally firmer against the US dollar and other major currencies on Friday, supported by a pullback in United States Treasury yields and early Asian session positioning, despite the US dollar index (DXY) closing slightly higher.

TH Plantations Net Profit In FY2025 Rises To RM107.49 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- TH Plantations Bhd’s (THP) net profit increased to RM107.49 million for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025) from RM75.17 million in the preceding year.

CPO Prices To Remain Stable In Near Term At Around RM4,000 Per Tonne Amid Rising Demand - MPOB

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable in the near term at around RM4,000 per tonne, supported by strengthening demand amid Indonesia’s plan to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade Amid US Policy Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Wednesday but slipped into negative territory shortly after as investors turned cautious amid uncertainty over the United States trade policy.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Wall Street Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Tuesday, tracking overnight losses on Wall Street.

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).

Net Foreign Inflows Into Malaysian Bonds Reach RM951.9 Mln in January 2026 - RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Foreign investor participation in the Malaysian bond market continued to grow for the fourth straight month in January 2026, with net foreign inflows reaching RM951.9 million, said RAM Rating Services Bhd (RAM Ratings).

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.