Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar Ahead Of FOMC Minutes Release

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar as the market remained cautious ahead of the release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Thursday, said an analyst.

Ringgit In Right Direction Despite Uncertainties Caused By US Trade War - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is moving in the right direction despite the uncertainties caused by the United States’ (US) trade war, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysia Will Not Let Any Nation Dictate Its Policies – Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- No nation should dictate Malaysia’s policies—be it on trade, investment, or foreign relations—said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.  

Rubber Market Lower Amid US Trade Tariff Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed lower on Monday, pressured by weaker signals from regional futures markets amid ongoing concerns over increased United States (US) trade tariffs, said a dealer.

Local Semiconductor Industry Benefits From US-China Trade Tensions – MSIA

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian semiconductor industry stands to benefit from the impact of United States (US) restrictions on China, said Malaysia Semiconductor Industry Association (MSIA) president Datuk Wong Siew Hai.

Malaysia-ASEAN Relationship With China Should Be Based On Mutual Respect, Trust - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and ASEAN's relationship with China should continue to be built on mutual respect and trust, particularly when it comes to driving high-value industries, fostering innovation, and promoting sustainable development, said Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Malaysia's GDP Growth To Remain Solid At 4.9 Pct In 2025 - Investment Banks

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain solid at 4.9 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in 2025, according to local investment banks.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher But Turns Lower Thereafter

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher but turned lower thereafter, weighed by cautious sentiment following mixed Wall Street’s Friday performance.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar On Stronger GDP Growth In 4q 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opens higher against the US dollar and ASEAN currencies due to stronger Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the final quarter (4Q) of 2024, said an analyst.

Gold Futures To See Cautious Trading Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade cautiously next week amidst global uncertainties.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To Move In Narrow Range Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 15 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to move in a narrow range next week amid uncertainties surrounding United States (US) trade policies.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Regional Rubber Futures Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today, supported by an uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets as traders reacted positively to the delay in the United States (US) trade tariff implementation, a dealer said.