Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed the morning session lower, tracking softer regional markets.

Govt, Industry Urged To Consider Giving More AI Contracts To Local SMEs -- Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The federal and state governments, industry players and local authorities need to consider awarding more contracts related to artificial intelligence (AI) technology to local companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to accelerate the implementation and adaptation of AI technology in the economy.

Eight Companies Involved In Pepper Cultivation In Malaysia Involving 55 Hectares

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- A total of eight companies are involved in pepper cultivation activities nationwide, covering an area of about 55 hectares, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii.

Bursa Malaysia Slips After Early Gains Amid Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Thursday but slipped into negative territory amid profit-taking, despite Wall Street’s overnight rally.

Ringgit Opens Higher At 3.8850 Against US Dollar

Capital A Posts RM13.03 Bln FY2025 Net Profit Following Disposal of Aviation Business

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Capital A Bhd reported a net profit of RM13.03 billion for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY2025), from a net loss of RM501.24 million in the previous year, reflecting the disposal of its aviation business, with segmental reporting distinguishing between continuing operations and discontinued operations.

JS-SEZ Blueprint To Outline Priority Sectors, Infrastructure And Talent Development

JOHOR BAHRU, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The Johor–Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) Masterplan and Investment Blueprint, to be launched later this March, will serve as a comprehensive roadmap outlining the strategic, systematic and collaborative framework for the next phase of cross-border economic development.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Weaker CBOT Soybean Oil Prices

By Muhammad Fawwaz Thaqif Nor Afandi

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by weaker soybean oil prices on the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) following profit-taking activities after a recent sharp rally, a trader said.

CPO Prices To Remain Stable In Near Term At Around RM4,000 Per Tonne Amid Rising Demand - MPOB

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) prices are expected to remain stable in the near term at around RM4,000 per tonne, supported by strengthening demand amid Indonesia’s plan to implement the B50 biodiesel mandate, according to the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB).

Gold Futures End Higher As US Tariff Uncertainty Persists

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished higher on Wednesday as US tariff uncertainty continues.

KLCI Futures End Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Wednesday, tracking the underlying cash market.

Ringgit Closes Little Changed Against US Dollar

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit held steady against a strong US dollar, closing little changed from yesterday’s level, driven by positive economic resilience as reflected in the Leading Index (LI) data.