Nearly RM200 Mln Disbursed As Two Million Citizens Redeem SARA Aid -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 12 (Bernama) — About two million Malaysians have redeemed the RM100 Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) For All cash assistance, involving nearly RM200 million in funds as of Tuesday, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Africa Set To Become Key Driver Of Global Palm Oil Dynamics Over Next Decade - Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The African region is set to become a key driver of global palm oil dynamics over the next decade, emerging as a major market for the commodity, an expert said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Firmer, Tracks Wall Street Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened firmer on Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street as buying interest returned to technology stocks following last week’s artificial intelligence-led sell-off.

MSPO Certification Rate For Oil Palm Estates Reaches 90 Per Cent - Noraini

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) --  About 90 per cent of estates in the palm oil sector have obtained the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil (MSPO) certification, while independent smallholders have reached 85 per cent, said Minister of Plantation and Commodities Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad.

Ringgit Opens Little Changed Against US Dollar On Mixed Global Sentiment

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened nearly unchanged against the US dollar on Monday, as mixed global sentiment capped gains while investors assessed political developments and major currency moves.

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.

Malaysia Regains Asian Tiger Status, Driven By Reforms & Rising Global Confidence - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has regained momentum and is reclaiming its standing as an Asian tiger on the regional and global economic stage, driven by fundamental reforms and rising international confidence, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

F&N Posts Lower Net Profit Of RM112.19 Mln For 1Q FY2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd’s (F&N) net profit for the first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 (1Q FY2026) fell to RM112.19 million from RM169.02 million registered in the same quarter a year ago.

Govt Expects Fiscal Deficit To Shrink To 3.5 Pct In 2026 -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The government expects the country's fiscal deficit to continue to shrink to 3.5 per cent in 2026, close to achieving the medium-term target of 3.0 per cent under the Public Finance and Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA) 2023, reflecting increasingly strong fiscal discipline.

Ringgit Ends Higher Vs US Dollar, Regional Currencies on Continued Optimism On Malaysia's Growth

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar, other major currencies and ASEAN peers on Tuesday on continued optimism over Malaysia’s economic growth prospects.

JS-SEZ Offers Scalable Regional Model For Seamless Cross-border Logistics -- Economists

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 3 (Bernama) -- The Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) offers a scalable development model throughout the region, predicated on its seamless cross-border logistics and efficient flow of goods, according to Khazanah Research Institute chairman Nungsari Ahmad Radhi. 

Malaysia Manufacturing PMI Hits 20-month High In January, Stronger Ringgit Cuts Input Costs -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia saw its headline manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) rise to a 20-month high at 50.2 in January 2026 from 50.1 in December 2025, signalling a third consecutive monthly improvement in the health of its manufacturing sector.