Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Lingering Global Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and amid investor caution over the United States' reciprocal tariffs taking effect today, which have heightened concerns about global trade tensions, an analyst said.

Gold Futures Close Lower Amid Global Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today amid the ongoing global trade tensions between the US and its key trading partners.

Tengku Zafrul To Lead Malaysia's Delegation To Washington For Tariff Discussions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to lead Malaysia’s delegation to Washington at end of this month to discuss the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia.

Ringgit Ends Lower Vs Greenback Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar today, mirroring the broader trend across Asian currencies amid ongoing concerns over escalating trade tensions.

RHB IB Trims Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5 Pct Amid Tariff Pressures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) forecast for 2025 downwards to 4.5 per cent from an earlier projection of 5.0 per cent, following rising trade tensions and recent tariff hikes that pose a threat to the nation’s export-driven economy.

FMM, ACCCIM Urge Govt To Engage US On Tariff Hike, Warns Of Significant Impact On Malaysian Exports And Employment

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) – The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) has called on the government to engage with the United States to seek a reconsideration of the newly imposed 24 per cent tariff on Malaysian exports.

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade, Tracking Wall Street's Decline Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower in the early trading session, taking its cue from Wall Street’s overnight decline, analysts said.

Local Rubber Market Closes Lower On Stronger Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by a stronger ringgit against the US dollar following weak US economic data, said a dealer.

Malaysia Remains Well-positioned To Navigate Challenges This Year -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia remains well-positioned to navigate challenges, backed by strong economic fundamentals, robust domestic demand, resilient household spending and increased investments.

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Resilient In 2025 -- RHB IB

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain resilient this year, supported by continued progress on multi-year projects, rising household incomes, and easing global monetary conditions, RHB Investment Bank (RHB IB) said.

Local Rubber Market Closes Higher On Weaker Ringgit, Supply Constraints

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, driven by a slightly weaker ringgit and tight natural rubber supply amid the wintering season and forecasts of wet weather in major producing countries.

Local Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Uptrend

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed higher on Monday, driven by an upward momentum in regional rubber markets, said a dealer.