ART Deal Does Not Affect Malaysian Sovereignty -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- The Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) between Malaysia and the United States does not compromise national sovereignty and instead strengthens cooperation in digital trade, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

S&P Raises 2026 GDP Forecast For Asia-Pacific To 4.3 Pct, For Malaysia To 4.5 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 24 (Bernama) -- S&P Global Ratings has lifted its 2026 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for Asia-Pacific to 4.3 per cent from 4.0 per cent, with the Malaysian economy now projected to grow at a faster pace of 4.5 per cent.

G20 Must Move Beyond Rhetoric To Address Global Trade Inequities - PM Anwar

From M. Saraswathi

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim urged G20 member states to move beyond rhetoric and take concrete steps to address longstanding global trade inequities, particularly those affecting countries in the Global South.

Ringgit Likely To Trade Between 4.13-4.16 With Slight Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.13 and 4.16 against the US dollar next week, with a slight upward bias after mainly weakening this week as markets lowered expectations of a United States interest rate cut at the December meeting.

Bearish Trade Seen For CPO Futures Next Week

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to be bearish next week owing to the expectation of rising palm oil production, said a trader.

KLCI Futures To Trade Cautiously Next Week

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to track the performance of the underlying cash market next week. 

PM Anwar To Participate In G20 Leaders' Summit-related Meetings

From Saraswathi Muniappan

JOHANNESBURG, Nov 22 (Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will participate in the Group of 20 (G20) Leaders’ Summit-related meetings on the third day of his working visit here.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking US COMEX Weakness

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, tracking the weaker performance on the United States COMEX. 

Ringgit Ends Firmer Against US Dollar Despite Strong US Jobs Data

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher against the US dollar today, tracking gains by several regional currencies despite the stronger-than-expected United States nonfarm payrolls report for September.

Rubber Market Ends The Week Higher Over Supply Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed the week higher on Friday, driven by ongoing concern over rubber supply due to rainy weather in major rubber producers amid mixed advice from regional rubber futures markets, said a dealer.

S’gor Entrepreneurs, Businesses Have Strong Foundation To Drive ESG Economy - Exco

SHAH ALAM, Nov 21 (Bernama) -- Entrepreneurs and businesses in Selangor already have a solid foundation in driving an economy aligned with the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles, despite compliance challenges that are not unique to Malaysia, said State Investment, Trade and Mobility Committee chairman Ng Sze Han.