KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, despite a firmer greenback, as continued confidence in Malaysia's economic fundamentals supported the local currency.

The Star 57 minutes ago

State-owned infrastructure financier PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur (PT SMI) has signed two grant agreements and two memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with international development partners.

The Star 3 hours ago

Indonesian consumers are upbeat heading into the new year thanks to rising optimism about the near-term outlook, and retail sales are far stronger than a year ago, according to preliminary data.

The Star 3 hours ago

China now controls nearly two-thirds of global ship orders, but for South Korea, the real concern is not volume alone.

The Star 3 hours ago

Ford Motor Co expects profit to jump in 2026 even after a surprise US$900mil tariff bill at the end of last year dented the carmaker's earnings. 

The Star 3 hours ago

NEW YORK, Feb 12 — Google-parent Alphabet will issue bonds maturing in 100 years as it continues to invest m...

The Malay Mail Online 3 hours ago

As Singapore pursues AI at the leading edge, it must ensure small- and medium-sized enterprises do not fall too far behind, say Singapore Business Federation CEO Kok Ping Soon and PwC Singapore Executive Chairman Marcus Lam.

Channel News Asia 4 hours ago

Bursa Malaysia ended higher yesterday as buying on selected blue chips continued, says a brokerage.

The Star 10 hours ago

Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Bhd does not anticipate any impact upon its business from the strengthening ringgit, should this trend sustain moving forward.

The Star 10 hours ago

Sunsuria Bhd's net profit for its first quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 dropped to RM1.69mil from RM8.87mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue slipped to RM118.04mil from RM158.38mil previously.

The Star 10 hours ago

Heineken Malaysia Bhd saw sales volumes come under pressure in its financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY25) following price hikes, as weaker consumer sentiment and cautious discretionary spending weighed on demand, even as the brewer delivered resilien...

The Star 10 hours ago

The Digital Asset Innovation Hub (DAIH) has onboarded three initiatives to test real-world applications involving ringgit stablecoins and tokenised deposits in 2026, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

The Star 10 hours ago

Axis Real Estate Investment Trust (Axis-REIT) has announced that a fire incident which occurred at a furniture factory in Sea Park, here on Feb 8, 2026, has partially affected Wisma Kemajuan �" a property owned by the company.

The Star 10 hours ago

TXCD Bhd has secured two construction jobs from Vestland Resources Sdn Bhd totalling RM119.14mil.

The Star 10 hours ago

Taliworks Corp Bhd's net profit for its fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2025 dropped to RM14.56mil from RM16.87mil in the previous corresponding period, while revenue grew to RM132.48mil from RM101.1mil a year earlier.

The Star 10 hours ago

Perdana Petroleum Bhd's net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2025 (FY25) fell to RM56.09mil from RM146.12mil in FY24.

The Star 10 hours ago

The ringgit rose by 0.25% against the US dollar, strengthening for the third consecutive day yesterday, supported by encouraging domestic economic indicator

The Star 10 hours ago

Seal Incorporated Bhd (SIB) is acquiring a 20% stake in business support services and real estate activities firm Mutiara Waterfront Habitats Sdn Bhd (MWHSB), from Biopolis Group Sdn Bhd for RM15mil.

The Star 10 hours ago

Bursa Malaysia Bhd has entered into a memorandum of collaboration with Unit Peneraju Agenda Bumiputra (Teraju) to facilitate the participation of bumiputra companies in the Malaysian capital market through initial public offerings (IPOs).

The Star 10 hours ago

Dialog Group Bhd is staying focused in the pursuit of its key long-term strategies, saying that it is confident that its business model is well structured to manage and sustain the group through periods of economic uncertainty, oil price volatility and...

The Star 10 hours ago

Palm oil exports are projected to reach up to 16 million tonnes in 2026 driven by lower stock levels, according to an expert.

The Star 10 hours ago

The withholding tax framework remains an essential strategic instrument, says the Malaysian REIT Managers Association (MRMA).

The Star 10 hours ago

AirAsia X has announced a new international route linking Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onward to London's Gatwick airport in the low-cost airline's global expansion efforts.

The Star 10 hours ago

Pos Malaysia Bhd welcomes the release of the Market Review on the Digital Economy Ecosystem under the Competition Act 2010 by the Malaysia Competition Commission, which provides an evidence�'based assessment of competition dynamics across key digital s...

The Star 10 hours ago

Petroliam National Bhd (PETRONAS), through the Malaysia Petroleum Management, has launched the Malaysia Bid Round 2026 (MBR 2026).

The Star 10 hours ago