Ringgit Closes Lower Against US Dollar Ahead Of US Inflation Data

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Wednesday on caution ahead of US inflation data later tonight and as the global trade war escalated.

FBM KLCI Extends Decline Amid Rising Global Trade Tensions

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) continued its decline, breaching the key support level of 1,490-1,500, driven by heightened investor concerns over the potential repercussions of an escalating global trade dispute.

Bursa Malaysia Remains Lower At Midday Amid US Recession Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia stayed lower at midday on selling pressure in selected financial services and plantation stocks, as United States (US) equities continued to face volatility due to fresh recessionary concerns.

Malaysia Strengthens Semiconductor Supply Chain With ASEAN Member Countries- Liew

KUALA LUMPUR,  March 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will continue to strengthen the semiconductor supply chain together with ASEAN member countries, in line with its ASEAN chairmanship this year, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Key Index Slips Below 1,500

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended losses at Wednesday’s opening, tracking overnight declines on Wall Street and regional markets as global economic uncertainties dampened investor sentiment.  

ASEAN Should leverage RCEP, FTAs To Mitigate economic Risks From US Tariffs 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- ASEAN should optimise the utilisation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and the upgraded ASEAN+1 Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) to mitigate the risks of economic uncertainty following the imposition of US tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

Govt To Intensify Efforts Malaysia Is Recognised As Trusted Investment Destination, Trade Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify efforts to ensure that Malaysia continues to be recognised as a reliable investment destination and trade partner for foreign investors from around the world, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

Maintaining OPR At 3.0 Pct Ensures Monetary Policy Flexibility Amid Economic Uncertainty -- Analyst

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) decision to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.00 per cent reflected a strategic calibration of monetary policy that allows the central bank flexibility amid evolving global and domestic economic conditions.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As Bargain Hunters Step In After Sell-off

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today as bargain hunting emerged following the recent sell-off. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On US Tariff Concerns, CI Down 1.0 Pct

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower for a fourth consecutive day today in tandem with the weak regional market performance on trade war concerns following the United States’ (US) confirmation of its tariff imposition on Mexico, Canada and China, effective today.