MIDA’s IMFC Resolves Over 44,000 Investor Cases In Two Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) Invest Malaysia Facilitation Centre (IMFC) has resolved more than 44,000 investor cases, achieving a 99.9 per cent implementation rate within two years.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs Greenback Following Stronger-than-expected GDP

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, following the stronger-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) announcement last Friday, an economist said.

KLCI Futures Ends Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended mostly higher on Monday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Bursa Malaysia Pares Earlier Losses To Close Slightly Higher Ahead Of CNY Holidays

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared earlier losses to close slightly higher on Monday, as investors continued to adopt a measured, opportunistic approach rather than broad-based risk aversion ahead of the Chinese New Year (CNY) holidays.

EPF Dividend Seen At 6.3-6.5 Pct For 2025 -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) is expected to deliver a dividend rate of between 6.3 per cent and 6.5 per cent for 2025, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Automotive Sales Up 27 Pct To 64,298 Units In January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s automotive sector total industry volume (TIV) increased 27 per cent to 64,298 units in January 2026 from 50,449 units in the same month last year, mainly contributed by the spill-over effect from new model launches towards the end of 2025.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower On Persistent Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower as persistent selling in selected heavyweights continued to dampen market sentiment.

Malaysia's 2026 GDP Growth Seen At 4.5-4.7 Pct Driven By Domestic Demand, Export Growth

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Investment banks and research firms have revised or maintained their 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts to between 4.5 per cent and 4.7 per cent, driven by stronger domestic demand and export growth, as well as ongoing investment realisation.

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.

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade On Profit-taking

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade on Monday as profit-taking activities persisted, emerging amid thinner participation ahead of the extended holiday period.

KLCI Futures Mixed In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened mixed on Monday.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Vs US Dollar, Tracking Positive Momentum On 4Q 2025 GDP Growth

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 16 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening on Monday, tracking positive momentum on the better-than-expected fourth quarter (4Q) 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 6.3 per cent which was announced last Friday, an analyst said.