Thailand Says Ready To Negotiate With US After Being Hit With 36 Pct Tariff

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Thai government stands ready to negotiate with the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 36 per cent retaliatory tariff on Thai exports to the US.

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

Ringgit Up 0.8 Pct Vs US Dollar In First Three Months Of 2025 -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar by 0.8 per cent year-to-date in the first three months of this year, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. 

Malaysia Should Take Advantage Of Unilateral Agreements To Prepare For Possible Impact Of Trump's Tariffs - Economist

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should take advantage of all unilateral free trade agreements to further expand market potential as an early preparatory measure to face any possible impact from the implementation of tariffs by United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Shortened Holiday Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade sideways next week in a shortened trading week, hovering between 1,505 and 1,515.

FBM KLCI Futures To Trade Sideways Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) --The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade within a narrow range during the upcoming holiday-shortened trading week, mirroring the cash market’s performance.

Current Account To Stay Resilient, Driven By Strong Manufacturing Exports - BNM

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) expects the country’s current account to remain resilient over the medium term, supported by robust manufacturing exports.

Takaful Ikhlas Posts Highest Surplus Distribution Of RM6.3 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Takaful Ikhlas General Bhd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of MNRB Holdings Bhd, recorded its highest surplus distribution of RM6.3 million for the financial year ended March 31, 2024. 

SC Posts RM20.70 Mln Net Operating Surplus Amid Revenue Growth In 2024 - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) recorded a net operating surplus of RM20.70 million in 2024 against a net operating deficit of RM56.46 million a year earlier, according to the SC Annual Report 2024 released today.

Malaysia’s Trade Performance Registers 5.9 Pct Y-O-Y Growth To RM223.89 Bln - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, March 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade performance maintained its positive momentum in February 2025, recording a 5.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) growth to reach RM223.89 billion, said the Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry (MITI). 

AM Best Affirms KBFG China Credit Ratings As Excellent

KUALA LUMPUR, March 14 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best has affirmed the financial strength rating of A- (Excellent) and the long-term issuer credit rating of “a-” (Excellent) of KBFG Insurance (China) Co Ltd (KBFG China), with a stable outlook.

MEUFTA: EU, Malaysia To Restart Trade Talks Before Summer

By Rohani Mohd Ibrahim

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) expects the first round of negotiations on resuming the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) to take place before the summer or second half of 2025, said European External Action Service managing director for Asia and the Pacific Niclas Kvarnström.