Gold Futures End Lower

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today as geopolitical nerves ease and global markets regain their footing.

Malaysia's Fiscal Consolidation Remains On Track With Lower 1Q Deficit

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The federal government’s fiscal deficit decreased to RM21.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), compared to RM26.4 billion in the same period last year, indicating that fiscal consolidation remains on the right track.

FBM KLCI Closes At Day's Low Amid Selling Pressure

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) has extended its decline for a sixth consecutive session on Thursday, falling by 1.15 per cent to reach an intraday low amid continued selling pressure. 

Bursa Malaysia Stays Lower At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower in line with regional markets following the weaker Wall Street performance overnight amid growing concerns that the new US budget bill will put more stress on the already huge deficit. 

Ringgit Opens Firmer Against US Dollar On Weaker US Economic Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday as the greenback depreciated due to weaker United States (US) economic data recorded, an analyst said.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar At Opening Following Moody’s US Credit Downgrade

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher today against the US dollar buoyed by Moody’s Ratings recent downgrade of the US credit rating on concerns over rising debt.

Malaysia Posts RM16.7 Bln Surplus In Current Account Balance In 1Q 2025  -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s current account balance (CAB) recorded a RM16.7 billion surplus in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), equivalent to 3.4 per cent of the gross domestic product (GDP), supported by net exports of goods and a smaller deficit in the secondary income account, said Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Palm Oil Inventory Set To Rise 15 Pct In May 2025 - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Malaysian palm oil stocks are expected to rise 15 per cent month-on-month (m-o-m) in May 2025 to 2.15 million tonnes, driven by higher output, according to CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd. 

Tariff Negotiations Begin Tomorrow, Key Goal Is No Tariffs On Malaysia – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will begin reciprocal tariff negotiations with the United States (US) on Tuesday, with the main objective of ensuring that no tariffs are imposed on the country, especially in key sectors, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Economists Lower Malaysia's GDP Growth Forecast To 4.5 Pct, Remain Confident In Economy's Resilience

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Economists revised downwards Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent due to the debilitating tariffs implemented by the United States (US), but remained confident in the economy’s resilience.

Malaysia Does Not Impose 47 Pct Tariff On US Imports, Only 5.6 Pct On Average - PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has refuted the United States’s (US) claim that Malaysia has imposed a 47 per cent tariff on US imports into Malaysia.

Malaysia Confident In Weathering US Tariffs With Solid Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals will enable the country to navigate the global uncertainties following the recent announcement of retaliatory tariffs by the United States (US).