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.

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.

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).

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback On Cautious Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by cautious market sentiment amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the nuclear programme, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday Amid Hawkish US Fed Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower at midday today as hawkish United States Federal Reserve (US Fed) cues and ongoing Middle East tensions weigh on market sentiment.

NIMP 2030 Integrates Quality Benchmarks On Higher Value-added Job Creation - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030 integrates clear quality benchmarks by refocusing employment targets on higher value-added job creation, said an economist.

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.

Ringgit, Peso Among ASEAN Currencies Weighed Down By Firmer US Dollar

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit and the Philippine peso were among the ASEAN currencies weighed down by a stronger US dollar at the close today after the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes signalled the possibility of an interest rate hike, said an economist.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Gains In Regional Futures

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher today, in line with the upward trend in regional rubber futures as well as firmer crude oil prices, a dealer said.

VentureTECH Invests RM28 Mln To Boost Malaysia’s Cybersecurity, Digital Resilience

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Government-backed impact investment firm VentureTECH Sdn Bhd has invested RM28 million into Delta Spike Asia Sdn Bhd and IX Telecom Sdn Bhd, reinforcing Malaysia’s cybersecurity and cross-border digital infrastructure capability.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Upward Momentum To Close Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend, closing higher on Thursday due to positive market sentiment driven by stronger-than-expected macroeconomic data.

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.