Malaysia December CPI Rises 1.6 Pct, Inflation Remains Subdued

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The slight uptick in Malaysia’s December 2025 consumer price index (CPI) to 1.6 per cent is within normal monthly fluctuations, an academic said.

Ringgit Eases Slightly Against Greenback On Caution Amid Renewed US-EU Tariff Tension

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased slightly against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday, as the market sentiment turned cautious amid rising tariff tension between the United States and the European Union.

KLCI Futures End Lower In Line With Cash Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower, in line with the weaker underlying cash market.

Finland Offers High-Tech, Cybersecurity Expertise To Deepen Ties With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) – Finland is offering its expertise in high technology, information and communication technology (ICT), connectivity and cybersecurity, among other sectors, to further deepen collaboration with Malaysia amid surging demand from the data centre economy.

Ketengah Approves RM48.355 Mln Budget For RP1 Under 13MP This Year

DUNGUN, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Central Terengganu Development Authority (Ketengah) has approved a RM48.355 million budget for the First Rolling Plan (RP1) under the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), involving the implementation of 28 projects this year.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower, CI Falls Below 1,700 Mark

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index ended lower on Tuesday, slipping below the key 1,700 level, as continued profit-taking and weak regional market performance, amid heightened geopolitical tensions, dampened investor risk appetite.

NX Group Unveils Global Brand Movie Highlighting India’s Industrial Rise

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Nippon Express Holdings Inc has released a new global brand movie, Moving India Forward, spotlighting India’s rapid economic growth and the NX Group’s expanding role in supporting the country’s industrial evolution.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Amid Regional Declines

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower on Tuesday, in tandem with the regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

EZVIZ 9c Dual Series Wins 2025 Big Innovation Award For Adaptive Outdoor Security

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- EZVIZ 9c Dual Series has been recognised as a prestigious winner in the 2025 BIG Innovation Awards, presented by the Business Intelligence Group.

Malaysia Needs Transformative Strategies To Boost Bumiputera Enterprises' GDP Contribution, Says MP

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia needs transformative strategies to boost Bumiputera enterprises’ contribution to the nation’s economic growth, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

MNRB Adopts National Living Wage Commitment

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- MNRB Holdings Bhd has announced its adoption of the Living Wage Commitment, in line with Malaysia’s national efforts to promote fair and adequate wages while reinforcing the group’s people-first philosophy.

Malaysia’s Corporate Bond Issuance Seen At RM130-140 Bln In 2026 – RAM Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s corporate bond issuance is projected to reach between RM130 billion and RM140 billion in 2026, remaining above the historical average of RM122 billion, according to RAM Ratings.