Ringgit Weakens After Trump Announces New Tariffs On Mexico, Canada

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the greenback today after United States (US) President-elect Donald Trump vowed to impose new tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada.

PM Anwar’s Mission To Boost ASEAN Trade And Investment As Chair Of ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s mission is to enhance ASEAN trade and investment, which he believes are currently insufficient, as Malaysia prepares to assume the ASEAN chairmanship in 2025.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended higher on Tuesday, supported by the uptrend in the regional rubber futures markets and steady crude oil prices, a dealer said.

TD Furniture Eyes 30 Pct Growth With AI, Smart Factory Tech

From Syamsiah Sahat

GUANGZHOU, Nov 26 (Bernama) -- TD Furniture Group, a leading Malaysian manufacturer of sofas and cabinets, is set to ramp up production by as much as 30 per cent, a move poised to add approximately RM7.0 million to its bottom line next year.

Perak Has Potential To Be Good Contributor To National Economy - Rafizi

IPOH, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Perak has good potential to be a contributor to the national economy compared to other states, Economic Affairs Minister Rafizi Ramli said.

Gold Futures End Lower, Tracking US COMEX Gold Market

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, mirroring the downtrend in the United States COMEX gold market.

Malaysia Boosts Global Semiconductor Ties As Protectionist Measures Loom

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25  (Bernama) -- Malaysia is strengthening ties with international markets to avoid a strict bifurcation of the global semiconductor supply chain, particularly as more protectionist measures may be in store following Donald Trump’s victory in the United States (US) presidential election.

Chennai-Penang Flight Opens New Opportunities For State’s Tourism Industry

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- The launch of the direct flight between Chennai and Penang will open up new opportunities for Penang’s tourism industry, thus enhancing the sector's resilience against risks and boosting the state's competitiveness in the global tourism market. 

Bursa Malaysia Extends Last Week's Momentum To Open Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended last week’s momentum to open higher today, tracking the better overnight performance on Wall Street as investors continued to bet on “buy crypto and dollar” following Donald Trump’s election victory.

Ringgit To Trade In Tight Range Of 4.46-4.48 Versus US Dollar Next Week

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain within a tight trading range, moving between RM4.46 and RM4.48 next week, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Bullish Bias Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a bullish bias next week, driven by potential bargain-buying activity after the recent selldown, a dealer said.

Rubber Market To Edge Upward Amid Northeast Monsoon Impact - Expert

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 23 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade sideways with a slight upward bias due to the Northeast Monsoon, which can last for several months, said industry expert Denis Low.