MIA Calls On Accountants To Lead Cross-Sector Collaboration For Sustainable Future 

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) encourages accountants to take the lead in fostering  collaboration across sectors and borders in pursuit of a sustainable and inclusive future. 

Rubber Market Slides, Mirroring Regional Weakness

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, tracking the downward movement in the regional rubber futures markets.

Maybank Net Profit At RM2.59 Bln, Driven By Corporate Banking

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) net profit has risen to RM2.59 billion in the first quarter ended on March 31, 2025 (1Q FY2025) from RM2.49 billion a year ago, driven by the group’s corporate banking and global markets segment.

ASEAN-China Trade Deal Upgrade To Boost Investment, Trade — ASEAN Sec-gen

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

KUALA LUMPUR, May 25 (Bernama) -- The upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (CAFTA) 3.0 agreement, set to be signed later this year, marks a key milestone in strengthening trade, investment and connectivity between the two economic powers, ASEAN Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn said.

Li Qiang At ASEAN-GCC-China Summit Boosts Regional Cooperation

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) – Chinese Premier Li Qiang's presence at the inaugural ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)-China Summit in Kuala Lumpur next week reflects China's strong commitment to regional cooperation.

Press Metal's 1Q Net Profit Rises 13.2 Pct To RM461.76 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), rose by 13.2 per cent to RM461.76 million from RM408.03 million in the same period last year, mainly due to higher metal prices and stronger profit contribution from associated companies.

US Tariffs: Anwar Urges Reforms, Closer ASEAN And Partner Ties

PUTRAJAYA, May 21 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia is prioritising domestic economic reforms before expanding partnerships through ASEAN, key regional players such as China, India and Pakistan, and strengthening ties with the European Union (EU) to address the impact of the United States’ (US) tariff policy changes.

FBM KLCI Extends Losing Streak For 5th Straight Session

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The FBM KLCI has extended its decline for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, underscoring a deepening risk-off sentiment across Malaysia’s equity market, said an analyst.

MITI To Unveil New Incentives To Boost Malaysia's Semiconductor Industry - Tengku Zafrul

SINGAPORE, May 21 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) is creating targeted incentives aimed at further boosting the growth of the local semiconductor industry, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Mixed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened mixed on Wednesday, amid a weaker Wall Street performance overnight. 

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback On Weaker US Economic Outlook, Tariff Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar on Wednesday as the greenback weakened on a softer United States (US) economic outlook amid tariff concerns, an analyst said.

RHB Bank Cautious About Malaysia’s Export Outlook Despite April Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained a cautious outlook on Malaysia’s export performance despite a surge in April exports, citing persistent global uncertainties and potential risks from United States (US) tariff policy developments.