LGM Targets Rehabilitation Of 4,137 Hectares Of Abandoned Plantations This Year, 2,750 Hectares In 2027 -- KPK

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Rubber Board (LGM) is targeting the rehabilitation of 4,137 hectares of abandoned plantations this year and 2,750 hectares in 2027, involving smallholder farms and private estates nationwide, said the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK).

Singapore Unveils Budget 2026 To Drive Refreshed Economic Strategy

SINGAPORE, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong today presented Budget Statement 2026, focusing on advancing the nation’s refreshed economic strategy.

Govt Optimistic of Encouraging Economic Performance In 4Q 2025 - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The government is optimistic of Malaysia’s ability to achieve encouraging economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) based on the current economic vibrancy, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Hits Near Eight-year High Of 3.89 Vs US Dollar

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit climbed to a fresh high of 3.8995 against the US dollar on Thursday, hovering near its strongest level in almost eight years.

Bursa Key Index Falls 0.32 Pct As Profit-taking Weighs On Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia finished today’s trading in negative territory, with the key index losing 0.32 per cent, while the broader market saw losers outnumbering gainers amid profit-taking and weak sentiment ahead of the Chinese New Year break next week.

Mavenir, Terrestar Launch Canada’s First 3GPP-based Hybrid Satellite–Cellular IoT Platform

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- Mavenir, together with Terrestar Solutions Inc, Canada’s only domestically headquartered and controlled mobile satellite service operator, announced the commercial launch of Terrestar’s Hybrid Satellite Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity service.

BUDI95 Benefits More Than 14.6 Mln Malaysians As At Feb 11 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- More than 14.6 million Malaysians have enjoyed subsidised RON95 petrol prices under the BUDI MADANI RON95 (BUDI95) programme as of Feb 11, 2026, said Minister of Finance II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Steady Domestic Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia’s economic fundamentals supported the local currency.

Ringgit Extends Gains, Boosted By Strong Economic Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose by 0.25 per cent against the US dollar, strengthening for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by encouraging domestic economic indicators.

Pos Malaysia Welcomes MyCC Review, Flags e-Commerce Platform Dominance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd welcomed the Malaysia Competition Commission's (MyCC) Market Review of Malaysia’s digital economy, which provides an evidence-based assessment of competition across key sub-sectors.

Daih Onboards Three Initiatives Involving Ringgit Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH) has onboarded three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in 2026, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

GWM WEY G9 Receives Over 800 Bookings Within First Week Of Launch

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The launch of Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) WEY G9 Hi4 PHEV (WEY G9) has secured over 800 bookings within its first week, reflecting strong early demand for the first locally assembled luxury new energy multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) and growing confidence in intelligent hybrid mobility.