Gold Futures End Lower

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives finished lower on Thursday despite persisting uncertainty over US tariff policy and US-Iran negotiations.

Malaysia-EU FTA To Open New Business Opportunities For Austrian, Malaysian Firms -- Envoy

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA), which is expected to be finalised by 2026-2027, is set to create significant opportunities for Austrian and Malaysian companies to forge closer cooperation.

AG Report: PPHM Unable To Meet Its Financial Obligations

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Perbadanan Perwira Harta Malaysia (PPHM) is said to be unable to meet its financial obligations as the total assets it owns are insufficient to cover its total liabilities.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Greenback On Cautious Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar on Friday, supported by cautious market sentiment amid ongoing negotiations between the US and Iran regarding the nuclear programme, said an economist.

Nestle Malaysia Rises On Ice Cream Business Sale Talk

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Nestle (Malaysia) Bhd emerged as the top gainer in early trade on Friday following plans to explore the potential sale of its ice cream business to Froneri, a global ice cream firm active in more than 20 countries.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs US Dollar Amid Geopolitical Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Friday as traders turned cautious amid escalating geopolitical tensions, an analyst said.

Malaysia Negotiating Terms Of MoU On US Tariffs - Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 10 (Bernama) — Malaysia is currently negotiating the terms of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) related to the United States (US) tariffs, said Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.

Review And Upgrade Of FTAs A Critical Strategy To Strengthen Malaysia's Economic Agenda - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 4 (Bernama) -- The review and upgrade of negotiations of free trade agreements (FTAs) are a critical strategy to ensure that Malaysia’s trade framework remains relevant in driving the nation’s economic and socio-economic agenda.

Malaysia's Total Trade To Grow 3-5 Pct In 2026 - Deputy Trade Minister

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s total trade is expected to grow moderately between 3.0 and 5.0 per cent this year amid global external headwinds, said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Sim Tze Tzin.

MITI, Agencies Conducting Cost-benefit Analysis On ART - Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI), together with its agencies such as the Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority, is conducting a cost-benefit analysis (CBA) on the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) with the United States (US).

Government-opposition Caucus, Stakeholders To Discuss ART Before Ratification -- Johari

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- A joint caucus involving key stakeholders, including the government and opposition, will be held to discuss the Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) before its final ratification.

Finland Offers High-Tech, Cybersecurity Expertise To Deepen Ties With Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) – Finland is offering its expertise in high technology, information and communication technology (ICT), connectivity and cybersecurity, among other sectors, to further deepen collaboration with Malaysia amid surging demand from the data centre economy.