Malaysia’s Real Estate Market Remains Attractive To Foreign Investors Even With Stronger Ringgit - JLL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's real estate market continues to receive demand from foreign investors in 2026 even with the stronger ringgit, underpinned by affordable property prices within the Southeast Asia region.

Ringgit Hits Fresh 2018 High Of 3.9540 Against US Dollar, Extends Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit traded at 3.9540 against the US dollar at the lunch break, marking a fresh high since May 15, 2018, when it last stood at the same level, and extending its run of fresh highs.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, In Line With Regional Peers

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index continued its uptrend momentum at midday in line with regional peers, lifted by persistent buying in banking, healthcare and utility counters.

Positive Economic Data Strengthen Ringgit – Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Positive economic data have reinforced the position and strength of the ringgit, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens 0.63 Pct Higher, Hits Fresh High Since June 2018

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum on Tuesday, opening 0.63 per cent higher to reach a new peak not seen since June 2018, supported by continued foreign fund inflows following heavy outflows last year.

Ringgit Opens Steady At 3.96 Vs Greenback As US-Japan Intervention Talks Heat Up

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit steadily opened at 3.96 against the US dollar this morning, amid talks of possible currency intervention by the United States and Japanese authorities intensified. 

CPO Futures End Higher On Weaker Output Expectations, Strong Export Demand

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, driven by expectations of weaker output in the coming weeks, said a trader.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Heightened Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended lower today, dragged down by the stronger ringgit versus the US dollar amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures, said a dealer.

Ringgit Closes At 3.96 Vs US Dollar For First Time Since 2018

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit spiralled to breach the 4.00 psychological level at the close today against the US dollar, as the currency extended its uptrend that began last week, reflecting improving sentiment toward the country’s economic fundamentals and policy stability.

Bursa Malaysia Hits Fresh High Since Mid-October 2018, CI Up 1.4 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum to close at its highest level in more than seven years, supported by strong buying interest in blue-chip stocks from both local institutional and foreign investors, an analyst said.

Eco-Shop's Net Profit Rose By 15.5 Pct To RM61.89 Mln In 2Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd’s net profit rose to RM61.89 million in the second quarter financial year ended Nov 30, 2025 (2Q FY2026) from RM53.60 million, representing an increase of 15.5 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y).

Bursa Malaysia Surges To Highest Level Since 2018 At Mid-Afternoon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key benchmark index surged to its highest level in more than seven years at mid-afternoon, lifted by the ringgit's continued strength against the US dollar which drew traders' focus towards domestic-oriented sectors, especially the financial services counters.