KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures opened higher on Tuesday, tracking gains in the underlying cash market.

Nuclear Energy Key To Meet Surging Global Power Demand -- Tech Futurist

HOUSTON, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Nuclear energy should be part of the global solution to meet surging electricity demand while cutting carbon emissions, according to a technology (tech) futurist Pablos Holman.

AirBorneo Orders Eight ATR Aircraft, Delivery Set For 2027- 2029

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- AirBorneo has entered into an agreement with aircraft manufacturer ATR to order eight aircraft, comprising five ATR 72-600s and three ATR 42-600s, with deliveries scheduled between 2027 and 2029.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher As It Tracks Wall St Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight gains as bargain-hunting activities emerged following the previous week’s sharp selloff.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against Greenback, Higher Vs Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as firmer US economic data lifted the greenback, but it was higher against other major currencies.

Ringgit's Appreciation 'Not Unexpected' As Malaysia's Economy Gets Stronger

SIBU, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- The recent appreciation of the ringgit against the US dollar is “not unexpected,” as Malaysia’s economy continues to strengthen, driven by infrastructure development, rising tourism arrivals and better prices of commodities and electrical and electronics (E&E) products.

Independent Assessment Confirms KLIA Aerotrain System Functioning As Intended

SEPANG, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Independent railway assessors have confirmed that the KL International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain system is operating as intended, with service disruptions observed since commissioning being those commonly encountered during the early operational phase of complex rail systems.

Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Hits 20-month High In January, Stronger Ringgit Cuts Input Costs -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.

Rubber Production Incentive Activated In Sabah, Sarawak For January 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 (Bernama) -- The Rubber Production Incentive (IPG) for cuplump and latex has been activated in Sabah and Sarawak for January 2026, according to the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB).

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Constructive Upward Bias Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade within a constructive upward bias in the 1,730-1,760 range next week, with immediate support around the 1,700 level. 

Ringgit To Hold Firm In 3.93-3.96 Range Versus US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to maintain its momentum and trade within a range of 3.93 to 3.96 against the US dollar next week, as investors shift their focus to key United States economic data for direction.

Gold Futures Expected To Ease Next Week On Firmer US Dollar Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 31 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week amid firmer US dollar sentiment.