Why America Excludes Sales, Services From Its Trade Deficits: Strategic Blind Spot In Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- In the calculus of international trade, perception is power. Nowhere is this more evident than in the way the United States (US) calculates and presents its trade deficit.

Malaysia Secures RM1.07 Bln Potential Exports From PM Anwar's Working Visit To Thailand

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s working visit to Thailand which ended today has attracted potential exports worth RM1.07 billion, including products such as automotive parts, construction, oil and gas, energy, and medical devices.

Malaysia Must Focus On Export Base Diversification, Quality Investments -- Amir Hamzah

PUTRAJAYA, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia must focus on diversifying its export base and increasing the quality of investments in preparation to face the global economic uncertainty, according to Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Bursa Malaysia Up 1.09 Pct, CI A Whisker Away From Key 1,500 Level

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher on the final trading day of the week, finishing just a whisker away from the psychological 1,500 mark, lifted by positive regional cues and improved investor sentiment.

Malaysia Ready To Adapt Palm Oil Export Strategy Amid New US Tariffs - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains optimistic and stands ready to adjust its palm oil export strategy in response to new tariff measures imposed by the United States (US), said Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani.

Malaysia March Trade Up 2.2 Pct To RM249.89 Bln, 1Q +3.6 Pct – MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade continued its positive momentum, rising by 2.2 per cent to RM249.89 billion in March 2025, marking the 15th consecutive month of year-on-year (y-o-y) growth since January 2024, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia 1Q GDP Estimated To Expand 4.4 Pct, Driven By Domestic Activities, Steady Demand -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's economy is forecast to grow by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) based on advance estimates, easing from a five per cent expansion in the previous quarter, backed by domestic activities and steady demand, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

CPO Futures Close Lower, Weighed Down By Concerns Over Rising Output

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower for the fourth consecutive day today, pressured by concerns over rising output in the coming weeks. 

China Ready To Share Rare Earth Processing Technology With Malaysia

TAPAH, April 17 (Bernama) -- China is ready to share its rare earth processing technology with Malaysia - a move which will generate greater value compared to exporting raw materials.

Ringgit Ends Marginally Higher Against US Dollar Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally higher against the US dollar today, driven by a weaker greenback amid global trade tensions, said an analyst.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Raw Materials Supply Shortage Concerns

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended higher today supported by raw materials supply shortage concerns due to wintering in major natural rubber (NR) producing countries and steady benchmark crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher In Sync With Regional Markets

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.