Ringgit Likely To Move Between 4.24-4.26 Against US Dollar Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, July 12 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to remain volatile next week, moving in the range between 4.24 and 4.26 against the US dollar, an analyst said. 

MIDF Amanah Sees Manufacturing Growth Sustaining Despite Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s manufacturing sector to maintain its recovery momentum, driven by improved factory output and resilient domestic demand, though external headwinds remain a concern.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Higher, Mirroring Regional Uptrend

KUALA LUMPUR, July 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher on Friday, tracking the positive regional market sentiment as investors monitor potential United States (US) tariff reduction and Malaysia’s ongoing negotiations for fairer trade terms.

US Engages Asean Countries On Tariffs, Rubio Says Door Remains Open On Rate Adjustment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin & Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- The United States is holding active discussions with several countries at the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM) to push for further progress on US reciprocal tariffs.

One-month Window For Talks As US Open To Malaysia’s Views On New Tariffs - Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia still has a one-month window to negotiate with the United States (US) regarding the newly announced reciprocal tariffs by Donald Trump’s administration, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

US Reciprocal Tariffs Open Door To Stronger Intra-ASEAN Trade -- Lazaro

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 9 (Bernama) -- The imposition of the new reciprocal United States tariff could present a greater opportunity to strengthen intra-ASEAN trade, said Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro.

US Commerce Secretary Says Tariffs To Take Effect On Aug 1

WASHINGTON, July 7 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Sunday that higher tariff rates would take effect on Aug 1, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

Bursa Malaysia Retreats To Open Lower

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated to open lower on Monday, following a negative overnight performance on Wall Street, with the July 9 reciprocal tariffs deadline approaching.

SST And New Electricity Tariffs: Relief Measures To Ease Transition

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.

Ringgit Rises As Traders Turn Cautious Ahead Of US Tariff Move

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Thursday, rebounding from a weaker close the day before, as traders turned cautious and pared greenback holdings ahead of the July 9 expiry of the United States’ 90-day tariff pause, an analyst said.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

World Goods Trade Rebounds In Early 2025 In Anticipation Of US Tariffs - WTO

MOSCOW, June 27 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- World goods trade increased sharply in early 2025 in anticipation of US tariffs, but weakening export orders suggest the momentum may not be sustained, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer showed, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.