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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. […]
US judge throws out immigration board’s ruling endorsing Trump mass detention policy
Feb 18 (Reuters) – A federal judge on Thursday threw out an administrative board’s decision that endorsed the Trump administration’s policy of placing thousands of people arrested during its immigration […]
Trump basks in Black History Month praise, dodging racism claims
WASHINGTON, Feb 18 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday highlighted top Black administration officials, rejected accusations of racism and promised “a century more” of success for African Americans […]
Russia’s Lavrov warns against any new US strike on Iran
Feb 18 (Reuters) – Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, in an interview made public on Wednesday, said that any new U.S. strike on Iran would have serious consequences and called […]
Man killed, wife, three children injured in Pendang crash
ALOR SETAR: A man was killed while his wife and three children were injured after the multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) they were travelling in collided with a vehicle coming from the […]
Body of missing firefighter’s brother found after 37-hours
BACHOK: The younger brother of a firefighter who had been missing for more than 37 hours while swimming at Kandis Beach here was found drowned on Thursday (Feb 19). Read […]
Man loses over RM600,000 in investment scam
KUANTAN: A private sector employee lost more than RM600,000 after being duped by a bogus stock investment scheme promoted on social media. Read full story Date: 19 February, 2026 10:00 […]
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