US Tariffs Dominate ASEAN Talks As Leaders Rally Around Trade Unity

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- As global trade tensions continue to rise, the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) and Related Meetings wrapped up its four days of talks in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, July 11, with the United States’ (US) sweeping tariff hikes becoming a major talking point among regional leaders.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Regional Gains

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today amid an uptrend in the regional rubber futures market, a dealer said.

Malaysia Natural Rubber Production Up By 24.9 Pct In May 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- May 2025’s natural rubber (NR) production rose by 24.9 per cent to 22,494 tonnes versus 18,008 tonnes in April 2025, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM) today.

Malaysia's PPI Declines By 3.6 Pct In May 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 26 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s Producer Price Index (PPI) declined by 3.6 per cent in May 2025, following a 3.4 per cent decrease in April, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Agrobank Targets 70,000 New Accounts Under Mega Million 2.0 Campaign

MELAKA, June 24 (Bernama) -- Agrobank is targeting 70,000 new accounts and RM350 million in deposits under its Mega Million 2.0 campaign, launched in November last year.

Malaysia's May 2025 Inflation At 1.2 Pct Lowest In 51 Months - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia registered an inflation rate of 1.2 per cent in May 2025, the lowest in 51 months, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 134.4 versus 132.8 a year ago, according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Malaysia's Leading Index Grows By 0.5 Pct In April 2025 - DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s leading index (LI) maintained its positive annual growth at a rate of 0.5 per cent, registering 113.6 points in April 2025 versus 113.0 points in April 2024, according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM).

Ringgit Extends Downtrend Against US Dollar

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to end lower against the greenback on Thursday, weighed down by emerging concerns over the global financial outlook, a dealer said.

Rubber Market Likely To Stay Muted Amid US Tariff Uncertainty

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to stay muted with a sideways trend leaning towards further weakness.

Malaysia Wholesale, Retail Trade Sales Reached RM151.7 Bln In April 2025 -- DOSM

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).

Greener Pastures Leads High-profile Event On New Zealand Investor Visa

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- A rising wave of investor interest in New Zealand’s Active Investor Plus (AIP) visa programme was evident at a high-profile seminar in Singapore, hosted by Greener Pastures New Zealand, in collaboration with ANZ Migrate and St. James’ Place.

Malaysia Seeks Lower Tariff Rates For Key Sectors In US Talks On June 18 - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is seeking lower tariff rates for selected sectors under the United States’ (US) 10 per cent minimum tariff, particularly for industries deemed critical to both economies, ahead of another round of negotiations in Washington on June 18.