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Govt Adding Export Markets, Strengthens Diplomacy To Address Economic Uncertainty - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- The government is taking measures to mitigate the negative impact of global economic uncertainties on international trade by expanding export destinations and strengthening trade diplomacy, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Gold Futures Lower Amid Escalating US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Tuesday amid concerns over US trade tariffs and worsening US-China relations.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds To End At Intraday High On Bargain Hunting

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded to end at an intraday high today as bargain hunting emerged following a series of sell-offs, amid the upbeat regional market performance.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and persistent concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage, said a dealer.

GDP Growth Across Asia-pacific Region Expected To Slow To 3.7 Pct This Year -- Moody's Analytics

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gross domestic product (GDP) growth across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is expected to slow to 3.7 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 3.9 per cent in 2024 on trade tensions, policy shifts and uneven recoveries.

Rubber Market Closes Mixed Amid Weaker Futures, Stronger Ringgit

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

 KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed mixed on Wednesday, influenced by a downtrend in regional rubber futures markets and the strengthening of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, said a dealer.

Late Buying Lifts Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday High

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index pared its earlier losses to end at its intraday high on Tuesday, driven by late buying in heavyweights and in line with most regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 18 (Bernama) --  Bursa Malaysia finished the morning session lower as selling was seen in selected heavyweights led by Malayan Banking Bhd and Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd.

Late Buying In Banks Helps Bursa Malaysia To End With Modest Loss

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia pared most of its losses to close marginally lower today, supported by late buying in banks after heavy selling in CelcomDigi earlier, amid continued weak market sentiment due to the US trade policies.

RHB Maintains Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast At 5.0 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 14 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained its forecast for Malaysia's gross domestic product (GDP) growth at 5.0 per cent in 2025, driven by ongoing multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and improving global monetary conditions.  

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.