Malaysia's Economy Remains Resilient, Outperforms Singapore, Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth performance in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q 2025) remained resilient despite geopolitical and global trade uncertainties, outperforming several ASEAN countries, including Singapore and Thailand 

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today due to weaker advice from the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.

ASEAN Offers Immense Opportunities For Impactful Investments -- BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- ASEAN offers immense opportunities for impactful investment as leaders in business and government have been leaning in for greater regional integration, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Oil Prices Jump On News Of Doha Attack

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 10 (Bernama) -- Oil prices jumped following news that Doha, the capital of Qatar, was attacked by Israel, which claimed responsibility for targeting Hamas leaders.

Rubber Market Ends Lower, Mirroring Weaker Regional Markets

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower on Thursday, tracking losses in regional rubber futures markets, with sentiment being clouded by uncertainty over the US interest rate moves and persistent geopolitical crisis.

BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct, Sees Continued Expansion In Global Growth 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent.

Gold Futures Extend Gains, Fueled By Fiscal Anxieties

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives extended their gains on Wednesday, driven by fiscal concerns in the United States (US), said an analyst.

Ringgit Ends Higher Ahead Of US Labour Data

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the greenback on Wednesday as traders awaited the United States (US) labour market data this week, said an analyst.

Asia Will Retain Leadership In Chip Manufacturing Next Five Years - Moody's Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 2 (Bernama) -- Asia will retain its leadership in chip manufacturing over the next five years, supported by cost advantages, established ecosystems and deep technical expertise, said Moody’s Ratings today.

2Q 2025 GDP Growth Driven By Government’s Centrality Approach - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth of 4.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2025 was achieved through the government’s adoption of a centrality approach amid an uncertain geopolitical and economic environment, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

AirAsia X Net Profit Soars To RM35.22 Mln In 2Q

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 26 (Bernama) -- AirAsia X Bhd’s (AAX) net profit jumped to RM35.22 million in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025), compared to RM4.82 million in the same period a year ago. 

Malaysian Rubber Market Closes Lower, Tracking Regional Peers

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, driven by weaker advice in the regional rubber futures markets, a dealer said.