Ringgit Closes Little Changed Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday’s level, driven by positive economic resilience as reflected in the Leading Index (LI) data.

Teamstar To Roll Out 10 New Outlets By 2028

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Newly listed Teamstar Bhd plans to expand its footprint by opening 10 additional retail outlets in Malaysia by 2028 on top of its existing 29 outlets nationwide.

China’s Guangdong Province Launches 2026 Agenda To Integrate Manufacturing, Services

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Guangdong province unveiled its 2026 economic agenda at a High-Quality Development Conference on Feb 24, outlining plans to more closely integrate its manufacturing base with its expanding services sector.

Coventry Becomes Exclusive Life-Settlement Sponsor Of NAIFA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Coventry has announced a new category-exclusive national sponsorship agreement with the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), under which it will serve as NAIFA’s exclusive Gold sponsor in the life settlement category.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Cautiously Next Week Ahead Of Key US Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade cautiously next week ahead of key data points in the United States, including the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and producer price index (PPI), as well as speeches by several Federal Reserve officials.

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.

MOF, KPDN To Review Import-Related Mechanisms Following Strengthening Of Ringgit

BALIK PULAU, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MOF) will continue to work with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living (KPDN) to examine mechanisms related to developments in the prices of imported goods following the strengthening of the ringgit.

CPO Futures End Week Slightly Higher Despite Facing Pressure Earlier

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures ended marginally higher today, supported by improved trading activity despite the pressure faced earlier this week.

Malaysia's Economy Records Positive 4Q 2025 Performance That Beats Expectations - Fahmi

PUTRAJAYA, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economy recorded a very positive performance in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2025 with a 6.3 per cent growth, exceeding initial expectations, according to Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

Hock Soon Capital Falls 7 Sen Below Ipo On Debut

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 13 (Bernama) -- Hock Soon Capital Bhd made a subdued debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, opening at 53 sen, 7 sen below its initial public offering (IPO) price of 60 sen, amid weaker-than-expected investor demand.

Kee Ming Eyes Growth In RE, Data Centre Projects In Coming Years

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- ACE Market-debutant Kee Ming Group Bhd aims to focus on several key sectors in the coming years, namely renewable energy (RE), interconnection facilities and high-voltage (HV), data centre development, and the design and build of industrial projects.

CPO Futures Likely To Trade Between RM3,800-RM4,000 Per Tonne Until July 2026 - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) are expected to trade between RM3,800 and RM4,000 per tonne during January-July 2026, said an industry expert.