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Ringgit to trade in tight range between RM3.95 and RM3.96 next week

Feb 8, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit is expected to trade in a tight range, hovering around RM3.95 to RM3.96 next week as the market anticipates more catalysts, including the upcoming US economic data. Read full story

McDonald’s Malaysia to invest RM1bil over five years, open 100 restaurants

Feb 8, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: McDonald's Malaysia is planning to invest RM1 billion to open 100 new restaurants, modernise existing outlets and strengthen digital capabilities over the next five years. Read full story

Nestle Malaysia and UPM Launch Halal@STEM Programme for Students

Feb 8, 2026

KUALA LUMPUR: Nestle Malaysia has partnered with Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) to introduce a Halal@STEM learning programme for secondary school students, reinforcing its Halal commitment while empowering young Malaysians with industry-relevant knowledge. Read full story

AI Investment Boom Hits a Reality Check: Infrastructure Challenges Stall Enterprise Adoption

Feb 8, 2026

Forrester research reveals critical disconnect as organizations chase AI innovation while core IT capabilities lag behind

Building adaptation –the way forward

Feb 7, 2026

Urban renewal has garnered much attention and debate of late on the Malaysian built environment. Currently, urban renewal projects are focusing primarily on old dilapidated high-rise strata properties in urban areas. While the nation is relatively young, the majority of high-rise buildings are still relatively new and of low building age. Read full story

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Feb 7, 2026

Youths say no to home buying

More young Malaysians are renting instead of buying. But does that mean the dream of owning a home is dead? Read full story

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Feb 7, 2026

The festive cash tsunami

Even as the lunar calendar turns toward the Year of the Fire Horse this February, Malaysia's shopping malls have already undergone a transformation that is more than just aesthetic. Read full story

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Feb 7, 2026

Creador Foundation, Censuria make strategic investments in local cafe chain Hock Kee Kopitiam

KUALA LUMPUR: Creador Foundation, the philanthropic arm of private equity firm Creador, and Censuria Capital have emerged as strategic investors in cafe chain Hock Kee Kopitiam. Read full story

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Feb 7, 2026

The Importance of ASEAN’s Partnership Model in Enhancing Global Cooperation

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) offers a compelling model for global cooperation, demonstrating remarkable cohesion and progress despite internal conflicts and regional tensions throughout 2025

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Feb 7, 2026

Airport screenings resume at Asian airports following Nipah virus cases in India

Indonesia and Asia reinstated airport thermal screening after Nipah virus cases in India; with high fatality, long incubation, and limited detection, screenings may be ineffective.

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Feb 6, 2026

US policy boosts Singapore banks

The outlook for Singapore's banking sector this year tilts towards stability after a period of sharp swings in rates and liquidity, with global monetary signals becoming clearer and capital flows less one-way. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Inflation forecasts see-saw

Money managers at BlackRock Inc, Bridgewater Associates and Pacific Investment Management Co (Pimco) are shoring up their portfolios against a fresh bout of inflation.  Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Bond buyers scour Americas

Investors from T Rowe Price Group Inc to TCW Group Inc are embracing a strategy that's rapidly becoming the norm in emerging markets: pour money into Latin American countries aligned with US President Donald Trump. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Indonesian hiccup or structural concern?

Despite the recent sharp decline, the outlook for Indonesian equities still leans towards recovery rather than long-term damage, with policy support, earnings growth and structural reforms expected to reassert themselves once near-term volatility fades. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

New drivers steering China equities

Despite the strong recovery in both onshore and offshore China equities over the past two years, investors have largely remained underweight, unconvinced that the stock market rally is sustainable. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Investors chase broadening markets

As the new year progresses, equity investors seem to be looking beyond the winners of the past decade, seeking opportunities in a broadening market where policy support and innovation collide. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Indonesia’s MSCI debacle

It was at the height of the Asian Financial Crisis in 1998, when MSCI removed Malaysia from its global indices following the imposition of capital controls. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

The slow climb out of PN17

Practice Note 17, otherwise known as PN17, is part of Bursa Malaysia's Listing Requirements for the Main Market. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

PNB sticks to value in IJM takeover

The proposed takeover of IJM Corp Bhd by Sunway Bhd has stirred one of the most talked-about corporate debates in the Malaysian market this year. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Big Tech’s mammoth AI spend

Four of the biggest US technology companies together have forecast capital expenditures that will reach about US$650bil in 2026 – a mind-boggling tide of cash earmarked for new data centres and the long list of equipment needed to make them tick, including artificial intelligence (AI) chips, networking cables and backup generators. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

KPJ Healthcare appoints Prof Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid as chief medical director

KUALA LUMPUR: KPJ Healthcare Bhd has appointed Professor Datuk Dr Hanafiah Harunarashid as its new chief medical director (CMD), reinforcing the healthcare group's system-wide focus on clinical governance, patient safety and consistent standards of care across its hospital network Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Ringgit ends flat against US$

KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit traded flat against the US dollar at Friday's close, pressured by profit-taking as traders locked in gains accumulated earlier. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

AWC units secure RM26.6mil projects in Malaysia, Singapore

PETALING JAYA: AWC Bhd's subsidiaries under Stream Group Sdn Bhd, namely Stream Environment Sdn Bhd and Stream Environment (S) Pte Ltd have secured three projects in Malaysia and Singapore worth a total RM26.6mil. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

AutoCount gets approval to transfer to Main Market

KUALA LUMPUR: AutoCount Dotcom Bhd has received regulatory approval to transfer its listing to the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Plenitude posts net profit of RM26.25mil in 2Q

PETALING JAYA: Plenitude Bhd attributed its lower earnings for the second quarter of financial year ending June 30, 2026 (2Q26) to weaker performance by its property development division. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Midtown unit bags RM40.5mil data centre job in Cyberjaya

KUALA LUMPUR: Midtown Group Bhd via its wholly-owned subsidiary Midtown Engineering Sdn Bhd has accepted a RM40.5mil contract from Exyte Malaysia Sdn Bhd for the design and construction of main works for KUL22, a data centre in Cyberjaya. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Ireka unit accepts RM125mil construction job in Bintulu

KUALA LUMPUR: Ireka Corp Bhd said its wholly-owned subsidiary Shoraka Construction Sdn Bhd has secured a RM125mil contract from Sarawak Land (Kemena Park) Sdn Bhd for the proposed construction of the Pinnacle Condominium at Jalan Tanjung Batu, Bintulu, Sarawak. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Sapura Industrial subsidiary inks supply agreement with lithium battery manufacturer

KUALA LUMPUR: Sapura Industrial Bhd (SIB) via its 51%-owned sub-subsidiary SIB ZZT Sdn Bhd has executed an agreement for the supply of products and materials by SIB ZZT to EVE Energy Malaysia Sdn Bhd. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Bursa Malaysia closes at intraday high on late buying

KUALA LUMPUR: Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Friday, due to late buying in selected heavyweights. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Teladan inks partnership with Melaka Corp to promote German Technology Park

KUALA LUMPUR: Teladan Group Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Riverwell Resources Sdn Bhd, has inked a strategic cooperation agreement with Melaka's state development agency, Melaka Corp (MCorp), to jointly promote and drive the sale of industrial land in the German Technology Park in Jasin. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Matang to expand durian plantations with RM18.2mil land purchase in Tangkak

KUALA LUMPUR: Matang Bhd's wholly-owned subsidiary, Matang Agriculture and Plantation (Segamat) Sdn Bhd (Maps), is looking to increase its landbank for durian plantations via the purchase of 10 adjacent parcels of agricultural land in Tangkak, Johor, for about RM18.2mil cash. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Trade-in gold jewellery on uptrend, driving sales moving forward - Tomei

KUALA LUMPUR: Tomei Consolidated Bhd foresees that trade-in gold jewellery will experience a continuous uptrend as consumers take the opportunity to renew their jewellery collections for the upcoming festive season, supported by stronger gold prices. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

With Puma stake, China's Anta seeks to enter the arena with Nike and Adidas

SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: Anta Sports , China's top sportswear company, has leaped onto the international stage with an acquisition-driven global portfolio, including last week's $1.8 billion deal for a 29% stake in Germany's Puma. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

AI angst wipes US$22.5bil off Indian IT stocks in worst week in four months

BENGALURU: Indian software exporters plunged another 2% on Friday and looked set to end a tumultuous week that has seen $22.5 billion in market value losses on growing fears that new AI tools could severely disrupt the country's IT outsourcing industry. Read full story

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Feb 6, 2026

Stocks reel as silver and cryptocurrencies whipsaw

SINGAPORE: A global stock rout on Wall Street spilled into Asia on Friday, leaving investors dazed and many regional benchmarks in the red as wrenching volatility gripped precious metals and cryptocurrencies. Read full story

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