Malaysia Remains Open To Foreign Investments Bringing Global Connectivity – Loke

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains open to foreign investments, particularly from enterprises that bring global connectivity, said Transport Minister Anthony Loke.

Ringgit's Superlative Performance Driven By Solid Economic Fundamentals Rather Than US Fed Rates – Analysts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) – The MADANI Government’s bold measures to reinforce the economy has proven to be a positive reset, culminating in the ringgit breaking through the psychological barrier of 4.0 versus the US dollar and reaching a more than seven-year high of 3.99 in intra-day trading.

FBM KLCI Futures End Mostly Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed mostly higher.

AM Best Affirms Excellent Credit Ratings For Malaysian Reinsurance 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad (Malaysian Re), with a stable outlook of these credit ratings (ratings).

Capital A Shares Higher After Teleport Raises US$50 Mln RCPS Deal

 LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd share rose in early trade after its logistics arm, Teleport Everywhere Pte Ltd, entered into a subscription agreement to issue US$50 million in redeemable convertible perpetual securities (RCPS) to funds managed by HPS Investment Partners. 

Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Credit Ratings Affirmed Superior - AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A+ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “aa-” (Superior) of Japan’s Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance Company (Meiji Yasuda).

Govt Completes Additional RM7.5 Bln Tax Refund in December 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The government’s total tax refunds in 2025 hit the highest level in five years, supported by an additional payment of RM7.5 billion in December last year, compared to the total additional allocation for excess tax refunds of RM4 billion announced previously. 

Malaysia's Economy To Stay Resilient In 2026, OPR Remains Unchanged -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient in 2026, supported by robust domestic demand and manageable inflation, leading analysts to expect Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to keep the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) unchanged at 2.75 per cent throughout the year. 

FBM KLCI Futures End Higher In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher in line with the underlying cash market.

Bank Negara Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent during its meeting today.

Ringgit Likely To Appreciate To 3.94 Against US Dollar By End-2026 - AmBank

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- AmBank anticipates that the ringgit will trade within a range in the first half of 2026, before approaching the 3.94 level against the US dollar in the latter half of the year, supported by Malaysia’s positive economic outlook.

Growth Of National Debt Service Charges Drops To 6.4 Pct In 2025 -- MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) --  The government has succeeded in slowing the growth of debt service charges (DSC) in 2025 to 6.4 per cent, compared with 12.3 per cent in 2023 and nine per cent in 2024, as a result of the implementation of fiscal reform measures and prudent debt management.