PPI Declines 2.8 Pct In August 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI), which measures price changes at the producer level, recorded a smaller decline at 2.8 per cent in August 2025, compared with a 3.8 per cent decrease in July 2025, the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) said.

Gender Budget Group Urges Bold Gender Equality Measures In Budget 2026

GEORGE TOWN, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- A coalition of civil society organisations, academics and experts has called on the government to embed bold, actionable and transformative measures on gender equality in the upcoming Budget 2026.

US Tariffs Likely To Drive Volatility On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see volatile trading next week amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariff measures, though continued institutional buying should support a positive bias.

Ringgit Likely To Trade 4.21-4.23 Vs US Dollar Next Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade within a narrow range of RM4.21 to RM4.23 against the US dollar next week, supported by demand for the local note and key US economic data releases.

ASEAN Remains Gallant And United, Deepens Economic Integration

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) – Southeast Asian economies have sent a clear message that their markets are open for business, despite being confronted by tough protectionist measures and tariffs that threaten free trade and stoke immense global uncertainty.

ASEAN To Diversify, Expand Economic Links Amid Economic Uncertainties - Tengku Zafrul

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- ASEAN remains proactive in diversifying and expanding its economic links and networks, given the ongoing global and regional economic uncertainties, said ASEAN Economic Ministers’ chair Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz today. 

U.S. Does Not Rule Out Further Tariffs On ASEAN Countries If Trade Deals Unfavourable To Washington – USTR

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah and Maizatul Jamny Muhammad Rosli

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) has not ruled out imposing another round of tariffs on countries in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) if trade negotiations fail to produce a favourable outcome for Washington.

EU To Push Steel Union With US To Address Overcapacity — Sefcovic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) will continue discussions with the United States (US) on steel and aluminium as part of efforts to address global overcapacity that is flooding the European market, said European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic 

Ringgit Rises Against Greenback, Major Currencies Ahead US PCE Data

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the greenback on Thursday as improved market sentiment emerged ahead of the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) inflation data on Friday.

RCEP Plans 2027 Review To Keep Agreement Relevant

By Nor Baizura Basri

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) member states are working towards a 2027 general review of the agreement to ensure that the partnership remains relevant amidst a changing economic landscape.

Heathrow Named World's Most Connected Airport For Third Consecutive Year – OAG

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- London Heathrow (LHR) has been named the world’s most connected airport for the third year in a row, according to OAG’s Megahubs 2025 report.

ASEAN–Canada Free Trade Agreement Needed To Bolster Trade -- Canadian Think Tank

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah & Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- ASEAN and Canada must quickly conclude their free trade agreement (FTA) to diversify from being too dependent on any one major market, be it the United States (US) or China.