Ringgit To Remain Cautious Next Week Ahead Of Malaysia, US Policy Moves - Economist

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is likely to trade in a cautious mode next week as investors will focus on the monetary policy decisions domestically and from the United States (US), said an economist.

Malaysia Prepared For Tariff Negotiation With US, Will Protect Commodities Sector – Johari

PUTRAJAYA, May 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is making thorough preparations for official tariff negotiations with the United States, with the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) emphasising the need to protect the interests of the country’s commodities sector, particularly palm oil.

BNM Likely To Cut OPR By 25 bps On July 9, By-passing MPC May Meeting - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd anticipates Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 basis points (bps) to 2.75 per cent on July 9, 2025, by-passing the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting in May.

Rubber Market Closes Lower On Stronger Ringgit, Mixed Regional Cues

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower today, weighed down by a mixed performance in the regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit against the US dollar, said a dealer. 

MITI Appoints Deputy Sec-Gen As Chief Negotiator For US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States (US).

Malaysia Receives Sustained Interest From Us Investors - AmCham 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) -- There is sustained interest coming from the United States (US) companies looking to invest in Malaysia amidst the US-China trade tensions.  

PM Anwar Displays Astute Political Acumen As ASEAN Chair In Navigating Unexpected Challenges Confronting Region

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has displayed acute political acumen as chair of ASEAN in navigating challenges confronting the region, some of which no one would have guessed when he received the baton of the ASEAN chairmanship from Laos in October last year. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit-taking

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on profit-taking after gains made in the local bourse recently.

Ringgit Ends At Over Five-month High Vs US Dollar Amid Tariff-talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Volatile Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week due to the global economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Malaysia’s 2025 GDP May Be Revised Downward Due To Tariffs, Says BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s GDP growth forecast for 2025, currently projected at between 4.5 per cent and 5.5 per cent, may need to be revised downward due to the impact of tariffs, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

MTD Properties Unveils Three Major Projects In Kajang And Melaka

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- MTD Properties Sdn Bhd has unveiled three major developments, including two residential projects and an industrial park in Melaka and Kajang, aimed at catering to growing market demand.