AM Best Affirms Vietnam’s PTI Credit Ratings With Stable Outlook 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of B++ (Good), the long-term issuer credit rating of “bbb” (Good), and the Vietnam National Scale Rating of aaa.VN (Exceptional) of Vietnam’s Post-Telecommunication Joint Stock Insurance Corporation (PTI).

FBM KLCI Futures Open Higher In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- FBM KLCI futures opened higher in early trade on Wednesday despite losses in the underlying cash market.

FBM KLCI Edges Lower But Holds Above 1,700 In Early Session

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia eased in early trade today after touching its highest level in more than six years, weighed by negative sentiment following Wall Street’s overnight performance, though the benchmark index remained above the 1,700 level.

Ringgit Opens Lower Against US Dollar But Higher Versus Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 14 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Wednesday but higher against major currencies amid mixed market sentiment driven by geopolitical risk and Trump’s ongoing pressure on the United States Federal Reserve (US Fed).   

CPO Futures Close Lower On Expectations Indonesia Maintains B40 Biodiesel Programme

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi and Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Tuesday due to the expectation that Indonesia will continue its B40 biodiesel programme this year, said a trader.

Gold Futures Close Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, in tandem with US COMEX weakness.

MIDA Sees Broader Investment Pipeline Beyond Data Centres In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) is expected to see a variety of potential investments into various sectors this year, rather than solely focusing on data centres. 

Malaysia Likely See Net Foreign Equity Inflow In 2026 Amid Rising Investor Confidence - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equities markets are likely to see a net inflow of foreign investment this year amid heightened investor confidence, driven by improving market sentiment.

CIMB IB Sees Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 GDP Growth At 5.3 Pct, Full-year At 4.8 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Strong crude palm oil production and manufacturing performance likely propelled the country’s fourth quarter (4Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 5.3 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y), implying a full-year growth of 4.8 per cent, said CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Revision Of Minimum Salary For Employment Pass For Expatriates Is Timely, Will Safeguard Local Talent Pool

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- The minimum salary revision for employment passes for expatriates, which will take effect in June 2026, is a strategic move by the government to protect the interests of the local talent pool.

Rimbunan Sawit To Sell 1,504 Ha In Miri To Trinity Capital For RM28 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Rimbunan Sawit Bhd's (RSB) is selling 1,504 hectares in Batang Baram, Miri for RM28 million.

Ant International Leverages Qr Networks To Power Over Two Bln Cross-border Transactions In 2025

From Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

BANGKOK, Jan 13 (Bernama) -- Singapore-based digital payments and financial services provider Ant International supported more than two billion cross-border digital transactions in 2025 for merchants across its core emerging markets, including Southeast Asia, South Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America.