Ringgit To Trade At 4.25-4.26 Vs Greenback On Fed Rate Cut Optimism

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to trade between 4.25 and 4.26 against the US dollar next week, following weaker-than-expected United States (US) Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) data for July, which may prompt the US Federal Reserve (Fed) to consider an interest rate cut at its September meeting.

CPO Futures Set To Trade With Downward Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade with a downward bias next week due to the expectation of weak demand, palm oil trader David Ng said.

US Tariff Reduction Positive For Malaysia’s Export Sector -- Chow

GEORGE TOWN, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) decision to reduce the tariff rate from 25 per cent to 19 per cent is a positive development for Malaysia’s export sector, particularly in Penang, which is active in industries such as electrical and electronics (E&E), manufacturing, and medical devices.

CPO Futures Close Lower On Concerns Over Weaker Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower today, dragged down by concerns over weaker demand, said palm oil trader David Ng.

13MP Diversifies Strategies To Keep Malaysia Resilient While Promoting Prudent Spending - Economists

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad & Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) has been crafted with the core objectives of the MADANI Economy framework at its foundation while maintaining the flexibility to navigate both domestic and external uncertainties over the next five years, said an economist.

Ringgit Opens Higher Ahead Of 13MP Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and a basket of major currencies on Thursday, ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement this afternoon, said Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd chief economist Dr Mohd Afzanizam Abdul Rashid.

Vietnam’s Non-life Insurance Industry Holds Steady, Says AM Best

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Global credit rating agency, AM Best is maintaining its stable outlook on Vietnam’s non-life insurance segment, supported by structural economic advantages and strong demand across core insurance lines.

Bursa Malaysia Shares Slip In Early Trade Due To Lower 2Q Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 (Bernama) -- Stock exchange company Bursa Malaysia Bhd shares slip in early trade following a lower business performance recorded in the second quarter ended June 30, 2025 (2Q 2025).

Malaysia's Real GDP Growth Forecast Raised To 4.5 Pct In 2025, 4.0 Pct In 2026 -- IMF

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for Malaysia's real gross domestic product (GDP) growth to 4.5 per cent in 2025 and 4.0 per cent in 2026. 

CPO Futures Close Higher On Stronger Soybean Oil Prices

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Tuesday on the back of stronger soybean oil prices, according to palm oil trader David Ng.

Late Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia To End At Intraday Low Ahead Of 13MP, FOMC Announcements

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at its intraday low today, pressured by late selling as investors positioned themselves ahead of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) announcement on Thursday.

CPO Futures End Lower On Weaker Export Performance In July

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, July 28 (Bernama) -- The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower today, weighed by Malaysian palm oil's weaker export performance in July.