Ringgit To Remain Defensive Next Week, Trading In 4.41-4.45 Range Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to remain defensive within the 4.41-4.45 range against the US dollar next week, underpinned by Bank Negara Malaysia’s recent policy status quo and Malaysia's solid macro outlook.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall St Decline

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline as uncertainty over United States (US) tariffs spurred selling.  

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Gold Futures End Lower Amid Weak Demand

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Thursday due to weak demand.  

Malaysia’s Membership In CPTTP, RCEP Unaffected By US Tariff Policies - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s status as a member of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) remains unchanged, said Investment, Trade, and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher But Retreats Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking the rally on Wall Street overnight as the United States (US) automotive makers get temporary tariff reprieve, but it retreated thereafter on selling pressure.

CCUS Bill, Regulations Related To Co2 In Offshore Areas Need To Be Enforced By March 31 - Economy Ministry

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The Economy Ministry emphasised the need to develop and enforce the Carbon Capture, Utilisation and Storage Bill (CCUS Bill) and regulations related to the importation and permanent storage of carbon dioxide in offshore areas by March 31, 2025.

Ambank Finances RM1.06 Bln Acquisition Of Bahru Stainless From Spain’s Acerinox

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- AmBank (M) Bhd has granted financing facilities to Worldwide Stainless Sdn Bhd, an affiliate of Yankong Group, for the acquisition of Bahru Stainless Sdn Bhd from Spain's Acerinox S.A. for RM1.06 billion.

Rubber Market Closes Lower In Line With Regional Downtrend

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed lower on Wednesday in tandem with a downtrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds After Four-Day Losing Streak

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia snapped a four-day losing streak to open higher today, supported by selective bargain hunting in the domestic market, despite Wall Street’s weaker overnight performance amid trade war concerns.  

Ringgit Rises As US Dollar Falls On Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit strengthened against the US dollar at the opening today as the greenback weakened after the US government upheld its decision to impose import tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, an analyst said.