Research Firms Raise Malaysia’s 1Q 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.5-4.6 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Research firms have projected a higher gross domestic product (GDP) of between 4.5 and 4.6 per cent from 4.4 per cent previously for the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), ahead of this Friday’s announcement.

Bursa Malaysia Roars Back, CI Jumps 1.63 Pct On Bargain Hunting, Foreign Funds

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia bounced back from yesterday’s losses to close on a firmer footing today, with the key index gaining 1.63 per cent, buoyed by bargain hunting, renewed foreign fund inflows, and signs of easing trade-related anxieties.

Ringgit Rises To 4.39 On Weaker Dollar, US Trade Uncertainty

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Monday, touching the 4.39-level as uncertainty over US trade policy weighed on the greenback amid ongoing negotiations with Japan and the European Union.

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Extends Gains On Improved Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued its positive momentum to close higher today on improved investor sentiment in tandem with the upbeat regional market performance.

Thailand Says Ready To Negotiate With US After Being Hit With 36 Pct Tariff

By Kenny Teng

BANGKOK, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Thai government stands ready to negotiate with the United States (US) after President Donald Trump announced the imposition of a 36 per cent retaliatory tariff on Thai exports to the US.

Strengthen Regional Ties, Boost Investment To Counter US Tariff Impact, ESCAP Chief Tells ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The head of a key intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific has urged Southeast Asian economies to strengthen regional cooperation and boost investment to cushion against the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s move to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico.

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.

Bursa Malaysia To See Cautious Trading Next Week Amid US-China Trade War -- Analysts

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see cautious trading next week, with the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) set to fluctuate between 1,580 and 1,600 points, said an analyst. 

Malaysia's Economic Growth To Remain Modest Amid External Challenges - Analyst

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth will remain modest for the rest of 2024, citing weakening external demand and ongoing global policy uncertainties, said Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB).

MPOB: US Trade Policy Changes To Have Minimal Impact On Palm Oil Sector

BANGI, Nov 14 (Bernama) -- Projected changes in the United States' (US) trade policy are not expected to significantly impact the country's palm oil sector following Donald Trump's victory in the recent US presidential election, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) said today.

Global Passenger Demand Up 7.1 Pct In September, An All-time High -- IATA

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Total global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), rose by 7.1 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) in September 2024 versus a year ago, an all-time high, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).