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Profit-taking drags FBM KLCI lower as sentiment turns cautious
KUALA LUMPUR: Profit-taking weighed on the local market, with investor sentiment remaining cautious amid mixed signals from regional markets. Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 6:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
SBS Nexus partners with NCSM on Lung Shield Programme
KUALA LUMPUR: SBS Nexus Bhd has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) to formalise a corporate social responsibility (CSR)–focused strategic collaboration […]
Nomura sees optimistic outlook for Malaysian equities amid stronger ringgit
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s equity market outlook remains optimistic, reflected in the strengthening of the ringgit, said global asset management firm, Nomura Asset Management. Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 5:00 […]
KAF Digital Bank appoints Suzaini Mukhtar as CEO
KUALA LUMPUR: KAF Digital Bank Bhd has appointed Suzaini Mukhtar as chief executive officer (CEO), effective Feb 1, 2026. Read full story Date: 4 February, 2026 5:00 pm Source: thestar.com.my
Gold climbs back near US$5,100 as US-Iran tensions flare
GOLD prices bounced back to near US$5,100 on Wednesday on safe-haven demand as renewed geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran added to the yellow metal’s appeal a day after […]
Govt expects fiscal deficit to shrink to 3.5% in 2026, says Amir Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR: 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 […]
Dollar steady, yen softer ahead of Japan election
SINGAPORE: The U.S. dollar was steady on Wednesday as investors remained cautious after a partial government shutdown swiftly ended while the yen weakened near a two-week low ahead of what […]
MISC to supply liquefied carbon dioxide carrier to Northern Lights CCS project
SINGAPORE: Malaysia’s MISC Bhd and its Japanese partner have secured a 10-year time charter with Norway’s Northern Lights joint venture for a new liquefied carbon dioxide carrier, the Malaysian shipper […]
JD to spend over US$180mil on worker bonus
CHINESE e-commerce firm JD said on Tuesday it plans to spend more than 1.3 billion yuan (around $180 million) during the nine-day Chinese New Year holiday in providing enhanced pay […]
FBM KLCI slips amid broad market sell-down
KUALA LUMPUR: The FBM KLCI fell in morning trade as mounting global uncertainty over interest rates and a US tech sell-off sapped momentum from equities markets. Read full story Date: […]