Choppy markets threaten ECB’s ‘good place’ but rates still firmly on hold

The Business Times - Feb 5, 2026

The euro zone’s central bank has been on hold since ending a year-long run of rate cuts in June

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Three human trafficking rings crippled, 55 victims rescued last year, says Home Minister

Feb 5, 2026

Three human trafficking rings crippled, 55 victims rescued last year, says Home Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Three organised human trafficking syndicates were crippled and 55 victims of forced labour, sexual exploitation and job scam rackets were rescued in 2025, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

Sara aid spending, fraud in transactions to be highlighted in Parliament today

Feb 5, 2026

Sara aid spending, fraud in transactions to be highlighted in Parliament today

KUALA LUMPUR: The number of transactions generated through the Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (Sara) programme, fraud cases involving sales and purchase transactions and the latest initiatives to expand the scope of social protection are among the issues to be discussed in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday (Feb 5). Read full story

Citizenship applications assessed case by case, Parliament told

Feb 5, 2026

Citizenship applications assessed case by case, Parliament told

KUALA LUMPUR: Each citizenship application under Article 15(2) of the Federal Constitution, including cases involving single mothers, abused victims and children at risk of statelessness, is assessed on a case-by-case basis with supporting documents, says Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

Five‑hectare bushfire along Penang Hill jeep track brought under control

Feb 5, 2026

Five‑hectare bushfire along Penang Hill jeep track brought under control

GEORGE TOWN: A bushfire covering five hectares of fern and grass area along the Penang Hill jeep track has since been put out. Read full story

Lorry driver killed, 30 hurt in crash involving express bus and two lorries on NSE

Feb 5, 2026

Lorry driver killed, 30 hurt in crash involving express bus and two lorries on NSE

PETALING JAYA: A bonded lorry driver was killed while his attendant was injured in a multi-vehicle crash involving an express bus and two lorries at KM433 of the North-South Expressway (PLUS) southbound early Thursday (Feb 5). Read full story

42 custodial deaths recorded last year, says Saifuddin

Feb 5, 2026

42 custodial deaths recorded last year, says Saifuddin

KUALA LUMPUR: A total of 42 deaths in custody were recorded in 2025, says Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail. Read full story

Trading ideas: IOIPG, Binastra, Sunway, IJM, CelcomDigi, Nestle, Southern Cable, Oasis, SBS, Kee Ming, F&N, AME REIT

Feb 5, 2026

Trading ideas: IOIPG, Binastra, Sunway, IJM, CelcomDigi, Nestle, Southern Cable, Oasis, SBS, Kee Ming, F&N, AME REIT

KUALA LUMPUR: Here is a recap of the announcements that made headlines in Corporate Malaysia. Read full story

Fed's Cook says she is focused on inflation risks

Feb 4, 2026

Fed's Cook says she is focused on inflation risks

FEDERAL Reserve Governor Lisa Cook on Wednesday said she is more concerned about stalled progress on inflation than a weakening labor market, a strong signal that she will not support another interest-rate cut until price pressures that built last year due to tariffs begin to recede. Read full story

Wall St ends down as AI worries slam tech stocks

Feb 4, 2026

Wall St ends down as AI worries slam tech stocks

US stocks ended lower on Wednesday, with losses in Advanced Micro Devices, Palantir and other technology companies, as investors worried about pricey valuations and whether Wall Street's AI rally has reached its peak. Read full story

Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks

Feb 4, 2026

Oil prices climb 3% as market awaits US-Iran talks

Oil prices surged about 3% on Wednesday after a media report suggested planned talks between the United States and Iran on Friday could collapse. Read full story

Anwar: Rid graft, uphold integrity for nation’s future

Feb 4, 2026

Anwar: Rid graft, uphold integrity for nation’s future

KUALA LUMPUR: Fighting corruption needs courage, and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is calling on university students to help him wipe out this menace. Read full story

A timely boost for TAR UMT

Feb 4, 2026

A timely boost for TAR UMT

KUALA LUMPUR: The latest RM40mil matching grant to Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) is a crucial "lifeline" that will help the institution sustain its model of affordable, quality education, says Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. Read full story

Anwar: No land ceded to Indonesia

Feb 4, 2026

Anwar: No land ceded to Indonesia

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia did not hand over more than 5,000ha of land to Indonesia as compensation for three villages in the Nunukan area near the Sabah-Kalimantan border, says Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (pic). Read full story

IOIPG sells industrial land for RM741mil

Feb 4, 2026

IOIPG sells industrial land for RM741mil

IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG) has inked an agreement to sell three plots of land at its IOI Industrial Park @ Banting for RM740.68mil. Read full story

PNB to assess Sunway’s VGO for IJM Corp

Feb 4, 2026

PNB to assess Sunway’s VGO for IJM Corp

Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB) will assess Sunway Bhd's voluntary general offer (VGO) for IJM Corp Bhd based on commercial considerations, offer risks, governance, investment returns, and Sunway's strategic plans post-acquisition. Read full story

Nomura bullish on M’sian equities

Feb 4, 2026

Nomura bullish on M’sian equities

Malaysia's equity market outlook remains optimistic, reflected in the strengthening of the ringgit, says global asset management firm Nomura Asset Management Sdn Bhd (NAM Malaysia). Read full story

F&N posts quarterly net profit of RM112mil

Feb 4, 2026

F&N posts quarterly net profit of RM112mil

Fraser & Neave Holdings Bhd (F&N) expects conditions of its food and beverage (F&B) arm in Indochina (F&B Indochina) to stabilise as economic activity normalises and trade channels in Thailand replenish stock levels. Read full story

Southern Cable gets more jobs from TNB

Feb 4, 2026

Southern Cable gets more jobs from TNB

Cable and wire manufacturer Southern Cable Group Bhd has secured an additional RM121.1mil worth of orders for its existing contract from Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) for the supply of underground power cables and conductors. Read full story

Kee Ming IPO oversubscribed 54.16 times

Feb 4, 2026

Kee Ming IPO oversubscribed 54.16 times

ACE Market-bound Kee Ming Group Bhd's public portion of its initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed by 54.16 times ahead of its Feb 12, 2026 listing. Read full story

AME-REIT 3Q net profit up to RM9.6mil

Feb 4, 2026

AME-REIT 3Q net profit up to RM9.6mil

AME Real Estate Investment Trust (AME-REIT) is optimistic of achieving a favourable performance for its financial year ending March 31, 2026. Read full story

Ringgit holds steady amid cautious view

Feb 4, 2026

Ringgit holds steady amid cautious view

he ringgit held steady against the US dollar at the close yesterday, supported by positive business indicators across Asia, including Malaysia, but tilted down slightly amid cautious market sentiment due to heightened geopolitical risks. Read full story

Bursa erases early gains to end lower on profit-taking 

Feb 4, 2026

Bursa erases early gains to end lower on profit-taking 

Bursa Malaysia erased early gains to end lower yesterday as profit-taking emerged following recent gains. Read full story

Govt to ensure imported EVs are of quality

Feb 4, 2026

Govt to ensure imported EVs are of quality

The government will review the importation of completely built-up electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure only quality models enter the local market. Read full story

ART only comes into force after Malaysia, US exchange notices, says MITI

Feb 4, 2026

ART only comes into force after Malaysia, US exchange notices, says MITI

KUALA LUMPUR: The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) only enters into force after Malaysia and the United States exchange written notices pursuant to Article 7.2 of the ART, says the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry. Read full story

AKPS seizes nearly RM1mil worth of foodstuff at Port Klang

Feb 4, 2026

AKPS seizes nearly RM1mil worth of foodstuff at Port Klang

KLANG: Almost RM1mil worth of foodstuff was seized by the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) after inspections in Port Klang on Wednesday (Feb 4). Read full story

TB cluster identified in Kota Tinggi, 33 cases detected, says Health Office

Feb 4, 2026

TB cluster identified in Kota Tinggi, 33 cases detected, says Health Office

PETALING JAYA: An tuberculosis (TB) cluster outbreak has been identified in Kota Tinggi, Johor with a total of 33 people having been infected so far, says the Johor Health Department. Read full story

Five hectares of forest at Penang Botanical Gardens go up in flames

Feb 4, 2026

Five hectares of forest at Penang Botanical Gardens go up in flames

GEORGE TOWN: About five hectares of forest at the Penang Botanic Gardens along Jalan Kebun Bunga here caught fire on Monday (Feb 4) evening. Read full story

Civil Defence personnel seriously hurt after swerving vehicle to avoid dog

Feb 4, 2026

Civil Defence personnel seriously hurt after swerving vehicle to avoid dog

IPOH: A member of the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM) in Bagan Datuk was seriously injured after his vehicle skidded off the road while attempting to avoid a dog in Selekoh, Bagan Datuk early Wednesday (Feb 4) morning. Read full story

Cops on the hunt for suspects in extortion, assault case at Pudu entertainment outlet

Feb 4, 2026

Cops on the hunt for suspects in extortion, assault case at Pudu entertainment outlet

PETALING JAYA: Police are hunting for suspects involved in an extortion and assault case after two local men were allegedly beaten for failing to settle charges at an entertainment outlet in Pudu early Tuesday (Feb 3). Read full story

Women now hold nearly 40% of top public sector posts, Nancy tells Dewan Rakyat

Feb 4, 2026

Women now hold nearly 40% of top public sector posts, Nancy tells Dewan Rakyat

KUALA LUMPUR: Women have continued to increase their participation in top management positions in the public sector, reaching 39.4% as of December 2025, reflecting progress in efforts to narrow the gender gap in the country, says Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. Read full story

Appeals court dismisses Unisel bid for leave to challenge Industrial Court award

Feb 4, 2026

Appeals court dismisses Unisel bid for leave to challenge Industrial Court award

PUTRAJAYA: The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Universiti Selangor (Unisel) for leave to commence a judicial review to quash an Industrial Court award of RM280,875 to a former associate professor for constructive dismissal. Read full story

Proton expands electrification strategy with entry into PHEV segment

Feb 4, 2026

Proton expands electrification strategy with entry into PHEV segment

KUALA LUMPUR: Proton has expanded its electrification strategy by going into the plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) segment, positioning the new Proton e.MAS 7 PHEV as a key offering to widen market reach beyond full electric vehicles. Read full story

College student killed in three-vehicle pile-up in Alor Gajah

Feb 4, 2026

College student killed in three-vehicle pile-up in Alor Gajah

ALOR GAJAH: A college student has been killed after the motorcycle he was riding was involved in a three-vehicle crash on Jalan Bukit Tambun, Durian Tunggal, on Wednesday (Feb 4). Read full story

FBM KLCI delivers strong start in January

Feb 4, 2026

FBM KLCI delivers strong start in January

KUALA LUMPUR: The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) delivered a strong start to 2026, rising for four consecutive weeks to close January at 1,740 points, supported by policy optimism, improving macroeconomic signals, foreign inflows, a stronger ringgit and rising market liquidity, said CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. Read full story

Some 'lazy to read', quick to accuse me of betraying country, says Anwar taking swipe at Opposition MPs over border debate

Feb 4, 2026

Some 'lazy to read', quick to accuse me of betraying country, says Anwar taking swipe at Opposition MPs over border debate

KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has taken a swipe at certain Opposition MPs over their unbecoming conduct in the Dewan Rakyat during a heated debate on Malaysia's border with Indonesia, saying some leaders were "lazy to read" and quick to accuse him of betraying the country. Read full story

AME REIT optimistic of favourable FY26 performance

Feb 4, 2026

AME REIT optimistic of favourable FY26 performance

PETALING JAYA: AME Real Estate Investment Trust (AME REIT) is optimistic of achieving a favourable performance for its financial year ending March 31, 2026. Read full story

Flash floods hit parts of Lahad Datu following hours of heavy rain

Feb 4, 2026

Flash floods hit parts of Lahad Datu following hours of heavy rain

LAHAD DATU: Several areas in Lahad Datu were hit by flash floods after continuous heavy rain since Wednesday (Feb 4) afternoon, disrupting traffic and damaging property in low-lying neighbourhoods. Read full story

Indian PM Modi to arrive in M'sia for two-day official visit on Feb 7

Feb 4, 2026

Indian PM Modi to arrive in M'sia for two-day official visit on Feb 7

PETALING JAYA: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be coming to Malaysia on an official visit this weekend as part of efforts to build greater bilateral ties and trade between the two countries. Read full story

Nga makes Hari Raya promise to 'sick' project house owners in Bukit Katil

Feb 4, 2026

Nga makes Hari Raya promise to 'sick' project house owners in Bukit Katil

KUALA LUMPUR: Buyers of Residensi Bukit Katil in Melaka – the last "sick" project under Perbadanan PR1MA Malaysia (PR1MA) – will receive their house keys before Hari Raya Aidilfitri, says Nga Kor Ming. Read full story

Southern Cable secures RM121.1mil variation orders from TNB

Feb 4, 2026

Southern Cable secures RM121.1mil variation orders from TNB

PETALING JAYA: Cable and wire manufacturer Southern Cable Group Bhd has secured an additional RM121.1mil worth of orders for its existing contract from Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) for the supply of underground power cables and conductors. Read full story

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