Malaysia’s Economy To Remain Resilient For 2Q 2026 With Leading Index Up 0.1 Pct In December 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy is expected to remain resilient for the second quarter of 2026 (2Q 2026) supported by the performance of the Leading Index (LI) in December 2025, which recorded a marginal increase of 0.1 per cent to 114.0 points compared to 113.9 points in the same period last year, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

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.

AG Report: PHB Meets Mandate, Asset Gaps Noted

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Pelaburan Hartanah Bhd (PHB) has largely fulfilled its mandate, supported by growth in underlying asset value, a rising number of Amanah Hartanah Bumiputera (AHB) unitholders and its stable returns.

Petronas Chemicals Records FY2025 Net Loss Of RM2.14 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd posted a net loss of RM2.14 billion in the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared to a net profit of RM1.17 billion in the previous year. 

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.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trade Higher Next Week, To Test 1,770 Level

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is likely to trade higher next week, testing the 1,770 level as investors are expected to face an active period ahead of the earnings season.

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).

Malaysia's January 2026 Trade Performance Up 12.6 Pct Y-O-Y To RM272.37 Bln -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance in January 2026 remained robust, rising 12.6 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) to RM272.37 billion, compared to RM241.97 billion in the same period last year, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Nestle Malaysia Rises On Ice Cream Business Sale Talk

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd emerged as the top gainer in early trade on Friday following plans to explore the potential sale of its ice cream business to Froneri, a global ice cream firm active in more than 20 countries.

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.

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.

Lendlease REIT Distributable Income Up 11.7 Pct In 1H FY2026, Acquires PLQ Mall

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Lendlease Global Commercial Trust Management Pte Ltd, the manager of Lendlease Global Commercial REIT (Lendlease REIT), reported first-half (1H) financial results for FY2026 distributable income of SG$48.6 million, up 11.7 per cent year-on-year (YoY), or a distribution of 1.85 cents per unit. (SG$1 = RM3.07)