Ringgit Extends Gains, Boosted By Strong Economic Data

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rose by 0.25 per cent against the US dollar, strengthening for the third consecutive day on Wednesday, supported by encouraging domestic economic indicators.

Pos Malaysia Welcomes MyCC Review, Flags e-Commerce Platform Dominance

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Pos Malaysia Bhd welcomed the Malaysia Competition Commission's (MyCC) Market Review of Malaysia’s digital economy, which provides an evidence-based assessment of competition across key sub-sectors.

Daih Onboards Three Initiatives Involving Ringgit Stablecoins, Tokenised Deposits -- BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH) has onboarded three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in 2026, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Malaysia, UK Step Up Green Transport Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the United Kingdom are stepping up cooperation to develop a more sustainable, integrated and future-ready transport system in Malaysia.

States Should Build On Their Own Strengths Under NIMP 2030 – InvestPenang

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Penang’s long-established electrical and electronics (E&E) ecosystem highlights the importance of other Malaysian states building on their own strengths under the National Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, said InvestPenang.

Annual EV Usage Increases To 44,813 Units In 2025 -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) — Annual electric vehicle (EV) usage has increased significantly to 44,813 units in 2025 compared with 3,127 in 2022, according to the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI).

ILSTC International Exchange And Cooperation Mechanism Launched In Chongqing

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The International Exchange and Cooperation Coordination Mechanism of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (ILSTC) was officially launched in Chongqing to deepen regional connectivity and support high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

4,025 Employers, 51,363 Employees Join Progressive Wage Policy As At End-2025 -- Akmal Nasrullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- A total of 4,025 employers involving 51,363 employees have participated in the Progressive Wage Policy (PWP) and met the conditions for salary increases until Dec 31, 2025, said Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir.

Indonesian Business Council, SEAFIC In Tie-up To Promote Impactful Regional Economic Integration

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The Indonesian Business Council (IBC) and the newly founded Southeast Asia Futures Initiative Centre (SEAFIC) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to deepen research collaboration and policy dialogue for the region.

SPF, GFTN Partner To Accelerate Global Fintech Innovation

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Startup Policy Forum (SPF) announced a strategic collaboration with the Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) to accelerate fintech and digital innovation through coordinated policy engagement, ecosystem development and cross-border growth programmes.

Digitisation Strengthens Data Governance And National AI Aspirations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- The availability and digitisation of data are the main foundations of Malaysia’s efforts to strengthen data-driven governance and realise its aspiration to become an artificial intelligence (AI) nation by 2030, said Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo.

UPI Rollout To Enhance Payment Efficiency, Reduce Transaction Costs

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) system, which is set to enter the Malaysian market, will enhance payment efficiency, reduce transaction costs and support smoother digital transactions between Malaysian and Indian firms, as well as for consumers and diaspora communities.