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Oil prices extend gains on concerns of potential US-Iran conflict
TOKYO: Oil prices rose in Asian trade on Thursday as the U.S. and Iran attempted to ease a standoff in talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme while both sides heightened military […]
Malaysia’s CPI rises 1.6% in Jan
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s inflation increased 1.6% in January as compared to the same month last year, the National Statistics Deparment reported on Thursday. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 […]
Yayasan Peneraju marks 14th anniversary with MIA membership rebate
KUALA LUMPUR: Yayasan Peneraju (YP), an agency under the Ministry of Economy, is introducing a Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) membership fee rebate to support its accounting talents. Read full […]
Investor confidence returns after CNY break
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia opened with renewed enthusiasm after the Chinese New Year break as fears over the disruptive impact of AI on the tech sector dissipated and investors looked […]
Ringgit opens lower vs US$ following FOMC minutes
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the opening on Thursday, as the greenback strengthened amid Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes which signalled a potential interest […]
Asia shares get tech lift as Iran, rate uncertainty loom over markets
SINGAPORE: Asian stocks rose on Thursday, supported by gains in technology giants on Wall Street, while lingering U.S.-Iran tensions kept oil prices supported and left gold underpinned by safe-haven flows. […]
Trading ideas: MISC, Duopharma, Seal, Hextar Capital, HeiTech Padu, IGB, Johan, Farmiera
KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 9:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Ambition meets reality in rare earths
Malaysia aims to move up the rare earths value chain, but licensing bottlenecks, weak upstream supply and a lack of processing capacity risk stalling that ambition. Read full story Date: […]
UUE Holdings contract wins in Singapore a positive sign for firm
Following two recent contracts it has bagged, UUE Holdings Bhd’s contracts for its current financial year ending Feb 28, 2026 (FY26) stands at RM337mil, which is ahead of analysts’ expectation. […]
L&G charts growth plan
In a bid to reshape its long-term growth profile, Land & General Bhd (L&G) has entered the industrial property development business, with the first phase of its planned industrial park […]