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Inflation expected to remain manageable
The inflation trend going forward is expected to be fairly benign, economists say. Read full story Date: 20 February, 2026 4:00 am Source: thestar.com.my
Ringgit, peso among Asean currencies weighed down by firmer US$
KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit and the Philippine peso were among the ASEAN currencies weighed down by a stronger US dollar at the close today after the latest Federal Open Market […]
Bina Puri to dispose of entire 50% stake in KL-Kuala Lumpur Expressway
KUALA LUMPUR: Bina Puri Holdings Bhd has proposed to dispose of its entire 50% equity in KL-Kuala Lumpur Expressway Bhd (KLKSE) to Arena Irama for RM77mil cash. Read full story […]
Bursa Malaysia extends upward momentum to close higher
KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia continued its upward trend, closing higher on Thursday due to positive market sentiment driven by stronger-than-expected macroeconomic data. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 7:00 […]
FBG unit secures hotel project for RM238.09mil
KUALA LUMPUR: FBG Holdings Bhd, formerly known as Fajarbaru Builder Group Bhd, said its wholly-owned subsidiary FBG Builder SDn Bhd has accepted a contract from an indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of […]
Nestle Malaysia to explore potential sale of ice cream business to Froneri
KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd will explore the potential sale of its ice cream business to Haagen-Dazs owner Froneri following the announcement by Nestle Malaysia’s ultimate holding company, Nestle SA, […]
Bank Indonesia holds rates steady, focus remains on rupiah
JAKARTA: Indonesia’s central bank held rates unchanged for a fifth straight policy review on Thursday, as expected, saying its focus was on stabilising the rupiah currency while continuing to assess […]
Malaysia’s services sector achieves trade surplus after 13 years, record trade value of RM543.01bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s services sector ended a 13-year trade deficit to record a trade surplus of RM1.15bil in 2025 on the back of a robust performance in travel and manufacturing […]
Continued buying in financial heavyweights lifts Bursa Malaysia at midday
KUALA LUMPUR: Persistent buying interest in financial heavyweights continued to boost Bursa Malaysia at midday, further supported by the ringgit’s steady performance against the US dollar. Read full story Date: […]
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 […]