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KUALA LUMPUR, April 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened almost flat against the dollar, as market sentiment remained fixated on the US President’s conflicting remarks about the Federal Reserve (Fed) chairman’s position.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian construction sector is largely insulated from the direct impact of Liberation Day, which brought tariffs to over 180 trading partners, with reciprocal rates ranging between 10 and 49 per cent across ASEAN.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) reported that 99 per cent of all complaints received in the second half of 2024 (2H 2024) were successfully resolved, with 37 per cent of these cases resulting in airlines reversing their initial decisions in favour of consumers.
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives (BMD) closed lower today for the fifth straight day, as concerns over rising output continued to pile pressure on prices.
By Abdul Hamid A Rahman
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from early losses to close higher today, supported by the upbeat performance of regional peers amid improved investor sentiment.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 17 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning trading session higher after a sluggish start, supported by gains in heavyweights, led by the consumer products, telecommunications, and banking counters.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways in the coming week with prices likely to track regional rubber futures and benchmark crude oil prices amid ongoing United States (US)-China trade tensions, said the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA).
KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd is maintaining its forecast of retail sales growth of 4.6 per cent in 2025, down from the 5.5 per cent expansion recorded in 2024.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, snapping a three-day losing streak following US President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs for all countries except China.
By Anas Abu Hassan
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply to close higher today, with the benchmark index rising 4.47 per cent, amid improved market sentiment across the region following the United States (US) tariff pause announcement.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended a four-day losing streak on Thursday, closing higher in line with regional rubber futures markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply at the open on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally after US President Donald Trump announced a pause in tariffs, an analyst said.
