One Credit debuts smart fintech system
“Credit is the bedrock of any modern economy, and Malaysia thrives on credit,” Liew remarked in his address. As a tech-driven data hub, the platform uses predictive analytics and intelligent decision tools to support informed credit and risk decisions across commercial and personal contexts. “We’ve built a recommendation engine that suggests companies to you based on its nature of business, revenue, and geo-proximity to your business,” Liew explained. “If your debts or credit terms go south, you can contribute to our credit ecosystem, which will affect the credit scores of the individual or company that you submit,” he added. Built upon a three-tiered foundation of data, intelligence and technology, One Credit combines a wide range of business, credit and contextual data points, reducing reliance on fragmented sources while applying analytics to uncover patterns, risks and relationships.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 07:34 UTC
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Strong domestic demand boosts Malaysia’s GDP, narrows fiscal deficit to 3.7% — MOF
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Strong domestic demand helped Malaysia outperform expectations, lifting fourth-quarter 2025 GDP to a three-year high of 6.3% and full-year growth to 5.2%, above the government’s forecast, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF). The MOF said this momentum pushed full-year 2025 GDP growth to 5.2%, up from the 5.1% achieved in 2024, putting it well ahead of the government’s official forecast range of 4% to 4.8%. The MOF said the economy is expected to remain on a steady trajectory in 2026, supported by resilient domestic demand, firm household consumption, and continued investment momentum. Higher tourism activity under Visit Malaysia 2026, alongside increases in the minimum wage and civil servant salaries, will further reinforce consumer spending. “At the same time, the Madani government will continue to uphold fiscal discipline to safeguard long-term sustainability while supporting growth momentum,” the ministry added.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 13, 2026 07:33 UTC
Stay safe this festive season by looking out for TB symptoms
PETALING JAYA: With ten new active tuberculosis (TB) clusters detected in seven states, health experts have warned those travelling to mask up. Those with possible symptoms should also seek medical treatment early. Watch out for the symptoms below.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 07:32 UTC
China's yuan set for longest weekly winning streak in 13 years
SHANGHAI (Feb 13): China's yuan dipped on Friday, but is set for a 12th week of gains in its longest winning streak in 13 years, as exporters rushed to bring home receipts from booming trade ahead of the Lunar New Year. Some analysts also see the rising yuan and China's buoyant stock market feeding each other, but say the central bank has enough tools up its sleeves to forestall the currency appreciating too quickly. For the week, the yuan has gained roughly 0.4% in its best weekly performance this year. Trading typically thins ahead of the Spring Festival holiday, but the stock market has held at a relatively high level "without pulling back", the brokerage said in a report. "The recent strength in yuan's exchange rate is contributing to the stock market resilience."
Source:The Edge Markets
February 13, 2026 07:23 UTC
MACC stands firm against Bloomberg report
PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) has rejected allegations of a breach of government regulations within the Commission, as reported by Bloomberg media. “All investigations undertaken by MACC are conducted strictly in accordance with the law, guided by evidence, and carried out independently, without fear or favour. As an enforcement agency, MACC’s functions and roles are governed by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2009 and are subject to oversight by five independent bodies. Chairman of MACC’s advisory board, Tan Sri Mohamad Salim Fateh Din, said any media reports on MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki’s personal shareholdings should be based on facts, not perceptions. “The board takes serious note of the Bloomberg report involving Azam and its implications for the integrity and credibility of the institution as a whole.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 07:10 UTC
Former e-hailing driver claims trial to outraging passenger's modesty
JOHOR BARU: A 26-year-old teacher has been charged at a Magistrate’s Court here with outraging a foreign woman’s modesty in his car while moonlighting as an e-hailing driver. ALSO READ: E-hailing driver remanded in probe of sexual harassment viral videoDeputy public prosecutor Nurul Syafiqah Sha’ari requested for bail of RM10,000. "(There is also no risk of) the accused... repeating his actions as he is no longer working as an e-hailing driver. On Feb 2, a video made the rounds on social media showing an e-hailing driver’s alleged sexual misconduct towards a Vietnamese passenger. Police arrested 26-year-old man on Feb 4 following a report lodged by the victim on the same day.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 07:10 UTC
NFA cases can be reopened, says head of MACC review panel
GENTING HIGHLANDS: Not all corruption cases classified as No Further Action (NFA) will be permanently closed. Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) operations review panel chairman Datuk Ahmad Rosli Mohd Sham said certain cases could be reassessed and reopened if weaknesses were found in the earlier investigation or if new angles warranted further scrutiny. He said one of the panel's key functions is to evaluate NFA cases that did not result in prosecution, including identifying areas where investigations could be improved. At the same time, Ahmad Rosli said the panel was satisfied with the MACC’s efficiency, particularly in completing investigation papers within the stipulated timeframe. He said the majority of cases were concluded within the targeted period, and observed the guideline that investigations should not exceed 12 months.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 06:48 UTC
JCorp president: 'Velocity' is the new competitive edge
Competitiveness today depends on execution speed and coherence across land planning, infrastructure, governance, and talent systems, said Johor Corporation (JCorp) president and chief executive officer, Datuk Syed Mohamed Syed Ibrahim. He said Johor’s experience — shaped by deep industrial networks, cross-border collaboration, and growing digital and infrastructure readiness — reflects a broader reality of global volatility. Syed Mohamed emphasised that regional competitiveness is shifting from scale to velocity. Syed Mohamed said building optionality into the regional economic model allows regions to capitalise on the current trend of global fragmentation. It is structural — and fast becoming the baseline,” Syed Mohamed added.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 13, 2026 06:43 UTC
Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain
In November, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enraged China by suggesting that Japan would intervene militarily if Beijing sought to take Taiwan by force. It was the first time since 2022 that the agency has seized a Chinese fishing boat. The arrest of another Chinese fishing boat captain in 2010 off those islands in the East China Sea became a major diplomatic incident between the two countries. Japan and China have close economic ties but Takaichi's comments about Taiwan have sent relations spiralling downwards again. After Takaichi's comments, Beijing summoned Tokyo's ambassador, warned Chinese citizens against visiting Japan and conducted joint air drills with Russia.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 06:42 UTC
Tomei enables consumers to buy gold with as little as 0.1g through mobile app
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): With gold demand rising across the globe, Tomei Consolidated Bhd announced the launch of GoldNow, a shariah compliant mobile application that allows individuals to buy, accumulate and store gold with as little as 0.1g. According to its press release, GoldNow aims to make gold purchases more accessible to the masses by lowering the barriers to entry. “This strategic move enables Tomei to tap into a new market segment — individuals who may not have previously considered gold due to the perception of entry costs — thus driving new customers acquisition and broadening participation in holding gold.”After purchases are done, GoldNow users can track their gold holdings via the app and are given the option to redeem their gold in-store. Tomei store visitors are encouraged to adopt the mobile app, especially those who have yet to make their first purchase with the company. “This dual pathway strengthens customer engagement, ensuring that both digital and retail channels complement each other and foster long-term customer loyalty.”
Source:The Edge Markets
February 13, 2026 06:33 UTC
RedPlanet files draft prospectus for LEAP transfer to ACE Market
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 13): Enterprise information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider RedPlanet Bhd has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) to facilitate its transfer from the LEAP Market to the ACE Market. The IPO involves a public issue of 70 million new shares and an offer for sale of up to 10 million existing shares, according to the draft prospectus filed with Bursa Malaysia on Friday. Its shareholders have approved the listing transfer following an extraordinary general meeting on Nov 10, 2025. Its clientele spans government agencies, multinationals and local corporates across sectors including utilities, rail, energy, infrastructure, ICT, engineering and environment. For the financial year ended June 30, 2025, the company made a net profit of RM5.18 million on the back of RM33.3 million in revenue.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 13, 2026 06:28 UTC
U.S. existing-home sales sink in January
NEW YORK, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- U.S. existing-home sales posted a sharp decline in January, according to data issued by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) on Thursday. The existing-home sales in the United States recorded a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 3.91 million units in January, down 8.4 percent from the previous month, the deepest decrease since February 2022. The national sales of existing homes in January also fell 4.4 percent from the same period of 2025, according to data issued by the NAR. "The decrease in sales is disappointing. Sales price of U.S. existing homes increased by 0.9 percent year on year in January, according to the NAR.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 05:51 UTC
120 teams to participate in 2026 FIFAe Finals qualification
GENEVA, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- FIFA announced Thursday that over 120 countries and regions will compete in the qualifying tournaments of the 2026 FIFAe Finals, which underlines the growing football esports worldwide. The new season starts with the FIFAe League, and the winning teams advance to the continental qualifiers before the best teams in each region earn qualification for the Finals. FIFA also introduced FIFAe World Rankings and FIFAe Performance Index systems.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 05:45 UTC
PUC Bhd receives conditional approval for Labuan investment banking licence
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 12): PUC Bhd (KL:PUC) has received conditional approval from the Labuan Financial Services Authority (LFSA) for a licence to undertake Labuan investment banking business. In a filing with Bursa Malaysia on Thursday, the company said the approval relates to PUC’s application for a licence to carry on Labuan investment banking business under the Labuan Financial Services and Securities Act 2010. “The conditional approval is subject to the fulfilment of certain requirements imposed by the LFSA, including but not limited to capitalisation, operational readiness and regulatory compliance conditions, within the time frame stipulated by the LFSA,” it said. The company said it will undertake the necessary arrangements to comply with the conditions imposed and will make further announcements, as appropriate, upon fulfilment of the conditions and issuance of the final licence. “The conditional approval is not expected to have any immediate material effect on the earnings or net assets of the PUC group for the current financial year, but is expected to contribute positively to the group’s long-term business prospects,” it added.
Source:The Edge Markets
February 13, 2026 05:23 UTC
Putting temple issues in focus
Cabinet to be briefed on unapproved worship sites, intrusion in RawangPUTRAJAYA: Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail will brief the Cabinet today on issues involving houses of worship built without proper approval and the recent intrusion at a temple in Rawang. “I have asked the Inspector-General of Police and the Special Branch director to prepare a comprehensive report. Improving security: Saifuddin Nasution (second from left) launching the Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency 10-year roadmap in Putrajaya. “This approach ensures that the entire process involves the relevant authorities and helps prevent any incident that could potentially trigger unrest. Regarding unapproved houses of worship situated on state land, Amirudin said that the existing conflict-resolution procedures at the state government level will be reinforced.
Source:The Star
February 13, 2026 05:08 UTC