Malaysia To See Mixed Economic Impact From Oil Risk Premium Amid Current Iran-US Situation

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic outlook amid the current situation between Iran and the United States will depend largely on whether there is any physical disruption to crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Private Non-financial Sector Credit Up By 5.5 Pct In January 2026 -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Credit to the Malaysia’s private non-financial sector grew by 5.5 per cent in January 2026 against 5.4 per cent in December 2025, reflecting a higher growth in outstanding corporate bonds of 7.6 per cent versus the prior month’s 6.9 per cent, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Businesses Remain Optimistic For 1Q 2026 With 4.0 Pct Confidence Indicator - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Business sentiment remained positive in the first quarter of 2026 (1Q 2026), supported by a Confidence Indicator (CI) of 4.0 per cent, down from 6.2 per cent in the previous quarter, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Malaysia Must Not Fixate On Exchange Rates But Rather On Ringgit’s Long-term Strength -- Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must not be fixated on the ringgit’s specific exchange rate level but rather on the currency’s long-term strength, as it reflects the overall health of the nation’s economy.

Ringgit Opens Higher At 3.8850 Against US Dollar

CPO Prices To Remain Stable In Near Term At Around RM4,000 Per Tonne Amid Rising Demand - MPOB

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable in the near term at around RM4,000 per tonne, supported by strengthening demand amid Indonesia’s plan to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

AmBank Group's Net Profit Rose To RM529.58 Mln In 3Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) posted a higher net profit of RM529.58 million in the third quarter of the financial year ending March 31, 2026 (3Q FY2026) compared with RM486.49 in the same period last year.

IOI Corp Posts Higher 2Q Net Profit Of RM528.5 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- IOI Corporation Bhd (IOI Corp) posted a higher net profit of RM528.50 million in the second quarter of the financial year ending June 30, 2026 (2Q FY2026) compared with RM111.10 million a year earlier.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker Exports

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, attributed by the weaker export performance as the stronger ringgit weighed on demand from key importing countries, a trader said.

Malaysia's Trade Momentum To Sustain In 2026 - Apex Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Apex Securities Bhd is maintaining its cautiously optimistic stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook, and believes that the trade momentum will sustain after January’s strong export print. 

Maybank’s 4Q 2025 Earnings To Rise 11.9 Pct on Stronger Non-Interest Income - CIMB Securities 

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd expects Malayan Banking Bhd’s (Maybank) core net profit for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) to rise 11.9 per cent year-on-year, driven by a more favourable outlook for non-interest income (NOII).

Ringgit Touches An Eight-Year High Vs US Dollar At Opening

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit touched an eight-year high against the US dollar at today’s opening, supported by strong domestic economic data and a softer US growth outlook, as markets digested renewed uncertainty surrounding Washington’s tariff policies, said an economist.