Over 10,000 SARA Business Partner Shops As Of Jan 26 -- Liew 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) — Business partners under the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) programme has risen to 10,447 shops nationwide as of Jan 26, 2026 against 700 in 2024, said Deputy Finance Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Profit-taking

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 28 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from recent gains to open lower on Wednesday, as investors took profit after the market scaled fresh highs and assessed mixed performances on Wall Street, an analyst said.

IILM sukuk Portfolio At A Record High Of US$6.65 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The International Islamic Liquidity Management Corporation (IILM) said its outstanding short-term sukuk portfolio has reached a new record high of US$6.65 billion.

CPO Futures End Higher On Soybean Oil Strength, Lower Stock Expectations

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, supported by the strength in the soybean oil market, said a trader.

Ringgit Ends At Fresh Seven-year High Of 3.95 Vs US Dollar, New Support Seen At 3.8722

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended at another fresh high in more than seven years against the US dollar today, reaching the 3.95 level, with an economist setting a new support level for the local currency at RM3.8722.

Batik Air Malaysia To Add 10 Aircraft This Year, Targets 85 Pct On-time Performance By Mid-year

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Batik Air Malaysia plans to add 10 more aircraft this year, increasing its fleet to 63 planes as the airline accelerates network expansion, improves operational resilience and strengthens connectivity from Subang Airport.

Gold Futures Close Lower Tracking Weaker US Comex

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, tracking weaker US Comex gold futures.

Malaysia's Total Trade To Grow 3-5 Pct In 2026 - Deputy Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher in line with the underlying cash market.

Resilient Economic Growth, Moderate Inflation Shape OPR Decision - Abdul Rasheed

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) – Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) views the country’s 2026 growth outlook as resilient and expects inflation to remain moderate.

Equinix Eyes Growth Opportunities Across Malaysia Amid Rising Data Centre Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Equinix Inc is actively exploring opportunities across Malaysia to determine how the company can effectively service and meet future customer demand, amid strong and growing interest in the country’s data centre market.

Malaysia Equities Hit Strongest Level Since 2018 On Firmer Ringgit, Solid Local Fundamentals

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s equity market surged to its strongest level since 2018 on Tuesday, as renewed investor confidence, underpinned by a firmer ringgit and shifting global capital dynamics, prompted a reassessment of the country’s risk profile, say economists.