Ringgit Opens Higher vs USD On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar after the United States (US) reported weaker economic data, suggesting that the case for rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve (Fed) and the prospects for a reduction in the Fed Fund Rate remain intact, an analyst said.

Malaysia Remains Careful Of US Tariffs, Ready To Take Advantage Of Geopolitical Opportunities -- Tengku Zafrul

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) --  It is too early to determine whether the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canada, Mexico and China will harm or benefit Malaysia, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Gold Futures Rise Amid Global Gold Rush Fuelled By Central Banks' Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives strengthened today, following a global gold rush driven by persistent demand from central banks, said an analyst.

CapitaLand Malaysia Trust To Buy Three Freehold Industrial Properties In Johor For RM72 Mln Cash

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- CapitaLand Malaysia Trust (CLMT) has signed an agreement to acquire three freehold industrial properties in Johor from Gromutual Bhd subsidiary, Rainbow Entity Sdn Bhd (RESB), for RM72 million cash.

Trade War Will Not Hinder Malaysia's GDP Growth For 2025 - Rafizi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is on track to meet its 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth target despite the risks posed by the tariff war, said Economy Minister Datuk Seri Rafizi Ramli.

KL Shares End Broadly Higher Led By Construction, Utility Stocks

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Shares on Bursa Malaysia closed broadly higher with buying mainly in construction, properties, utilities, and technology sectors, analysts said.

PKNPk, Gamuda In Pact To Address Critical Water Shortages In Northern Perak

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Kemajuan Negeri Perak (PKNPk) and Gamuda Bhd have signed an exclusive arrangement with the intent to develop an infrastructure to address critical water shortages in Northern Perak.

Lower EPF Contribution For Foreign Workers Reduces Overall Wage Expenditure

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- The government’s decision to set the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution rate for foreign workers at two per cent — lower than the initially proposed 12 per cent — helps employers reduce overall wage expenditure.

Malaysia, Uzbekistan Eye Joint Industrial Zone In Uzbekistan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Uzbekistan see promising prospects to jointly establish an industrial zone in Uzbekistan.

Malaysia Must Adopt Proactive Approach To Mitigate Risks As Global Trade Landscape Shifts - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must adopt a proactive approach to mitigate risks and capitalise on emerging opportunities as the global trade landscape shifts due to the import tariff hike by the United States, said an economist.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher On Buying Interest In Selected Bluechips

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher today supported by buying interest in selected bluechip utilities and construction counters, analysts said. 

Bursa Malaysia Closes Higher On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on Tuesday as bargain hunting continued in most index-linked counters, led by financial services, analysts said.