Malaysian Firms Urged To Tap Opportunities In Rapidly Expanding Indian Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are encouraged to explore opportunities across various sectors in India, including semiconductor, energy and agriculture, following the elevation of bilateral ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2024.

Sabah Acquires Strategic 20 Percent Stake In North Sabah EOR PSC

KOTA KINABALU, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The Sabah government, through its wholly-owned entity SMJ Energy Sdn Bhd (SMJE), has solidified its position in the upstream oil and gas sector by acquiring a strategic 20 per cent participating interest in the North Sabah Enhanced Oil Recovery Production Sharing Contract (EOR PSC).

Bursa Malaysia Edges Higher, Tracking Regional Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained in positive territory at midday, mirroring the upbeat performance of regional peers and supported by positive sentiment following Wall Street's strong overnight gains.

Foreign Investors Continue As Net Buyers On Bursa Malaysia For 5th Straight Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors remained net buyers on Bursa Malaysia for a fifth consecutive week, recording a modest RM15.0 million in net foreign inflows, roughly similar to the RM12.8 million recorded a week earlier, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Malaysia’s 4Q 2025 Growth To Signal Strong Underlying Momentum For 2026, Say Economists

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the fourth quarter of 2025 (4Q 2025) is expected to exceed the the year-earlier level, signalling stronger underlying momentum and lower downside risks heading into 2026, according to economists

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street And Asian Gains

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, following gains on Wall Street and across major Asian markets, as indices rebounded sharply after last week’s sell-off, an analyst said.

Market Assessments Raise Malaysia’s Growth Outlook To 4.5–5.0 Pct This Year -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Current market assessments place Malaysia’s economic growth in the range of 4.5 to 5.0 per cent in 2026, reflecting strengthening domestic demand and continued investment momentum, in line with expectations from the Finance Ministry and international institutions, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

India–Malaysia CEOs Forum Calls For Review Of CECA To Align With 21st-Century Priorities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The India-Malaysia CEOs Forum has called for a structured review of the Malaysia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) to align with 21st century priorities such as digital trade, advanced services, and resilient supply chains.

McDonald’s Malaysia To Invest RM1 Bln Over Five Years, Open 100 Restaurants

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- McDonald’s Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years.

Bursa Malaysia Poised For Selective Bargain-hunting Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade with selective bargain-hunting, even in the absence of oversold technical conditions, following three consecutive sessions of mild decline, said an economist. 

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Between RM3.95 And RM3.96 Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data.

Shopee Seller Khairul Prepares Early To Tap Ramadan, Hari Raya Demand

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 6 (Bernama) --  Festive seasons such as Ramadan and Hari Raya are key retail moments in Malaysia, with online shopping activity rising as families prepare for the fasting month and Raya celebrations.