Gold Futures Likely To Trade Higher Next Week As US Tariff Uncertainty Spurs Safe-haven Demand

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 31 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade higher next week as investors may shift to safe-haven assets amid renewed market uncertainty on US tariff policy developments, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Global Air Cargo Demand Up By 5.8 Pct Y-o-y In April - IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a year-on-year (y-o-y) increase in global air cargo demand for April 2025.

Global Business On Edge: Uncertainty Now Bigger Threat Than Red Tape

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The 2025 Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI) revealed that while regulatory complexity remains a challenge in certain regions, it is growing geopolitical and economic uncertainty that now poses the greatest threat to international business operations.

AEC Strategic Plan To Enhance Region’s Digital Economy, Projected To Reach US$1 Trillion By 2030 - Economist

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) -- The impact of enhancing the digital economy via the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) Strategic Plan 2026-2030 will be immense because the region’s digital economy is projected to reach US$1 trillion by 2030, an economist said.

ASEAN Adopts Ambitious Economic Plan To Make Next Leap, Renews Quest For A Single Market

A Commentary By M.Saraswathi

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The leaders of Southeast Asia’s 10-member grouping have adopted an ambitious new economic strategy that envisions a developed ASEAN as the epicentre of growth in the larger Asia-Pacific region, elevating its stature to emerge as the world’s fourth-largest economy.

Economic Resilience Bolsters US Investor Confidence In Malaysia -- AMCHAM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama)  -- Malaysia’s economic growth of 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025) is a positive indicator of resilience and broadly reflects the stable business environment experienced by members of the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM).

Bursa Malaysia To Maintain Positive Momentum Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain its positive momentum next week, supported by improving investor sentiment and a bullish global market outlook, a dealer said.

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.

MR D.I.Y. 's Net Profit Rises To RM174.15 Mln In 1Q

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Bhd’s net profit rose to RM174.15 million for the first quarter (1Q) ended March 31, 2025, from RM144.88 million in the same period last year.

MICE Industry Can Generate RM76.8 Bln, Attract Over 25 Million Tourists In Conjunction With ASEAN Chair, VMY

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) — The business events industry or Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) is projected to record the arrival of more than 25 million international tourists and industry players with total revenue expected to reach RM76.8 billion in conjunction with Malaysia's ASEAN chairmanship this year and the implementation of Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) next year.

Bursa Malaysia Likely To Trend Higher Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trend higher next week, supported by continued improvements in the global economic landscape and the return of foreign buying to the local bourse.

BNM Likely To Cut OPR By 25 bps On July 9, By-passing MPC May Meeting - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent on July 9, 2025, by-passing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in May.