AKWEL Q1 Revenue Slips 4.0 Pct On Weak Auto Output, 2025 Outlook Unchanged

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- AKWEL, a French automotive parts supplier specialising in fluid management and components for electric vehicles, posted first-quarter (QI) 2025 revenue of 255.6 million euros, down 4.0 per cent on a like-for-like basis as global auto production weakened in most key markets outside China and Japan. (1 Euro = RM4.87)

US Tariff Hikes Have Limited Global GDP Impact Outside APAC, Says S&P Global Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth remains resilient despite the recent United States (US) tariff hike, with limited gross domestic product (GDP) impact outside the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, S&P Global Ratings said.

Ringgit Opens Slightly Firmer Against US Dollar Amid Global Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the greenback on Friday, trading with a wider spread amid lingering uncertainty over global tariffs and weak US economic data, an economist said.

BNM: Headline Inflation Eases To 1.4 Pct, Core Holds In March

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s headline inflation moderated to 1.4 per cent in March 2025, down from 1.5 per cent in February, while core inflation held steady at 1.9 per cent, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) said.

Gold Futures End Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, rebounding despite an improving market risk sentiment as concerns over trade tensions eased.

Pharmaniaga Confident Of Exiting PN17, Backed By Resilient Operations And Forward Strategies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Pharmaniaga Bhd remains confident of exiting Practice Note 17 (PN17) status, supported by resilient business operations and recovery strategies that have underpinned its steady financial progress.

Ringgit Ends At Over Five-month High Vs US Dollar Amid Tariff-talk Optimism

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit rebounded against the US dollar today to finish at more than a five-month high amid renewed interest following encouraging tariff talks between Malaysia and the US government.

Cautious Outlook For Bursa Malaysia Next Week As Investors Await Response To US Tariffs

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to maintain a cautious outlook next week, consolidating within a tight range of 1,513 to 1,515, as investors await clarity on Malaysia’s strategic response to the recent US tariff announcements, from a special Dewan Rakyat sitting on May 5.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Volatile Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week due to the global economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics.

Rubber Market To Remain Quiet With Traders Mainly Replenishing Stocks Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to remain quiet next week, with traders’ buying activities to focus on replenishing stocks, said industry expert Denis Low.

Gold Futures End Lower As Risk Appetite Grows

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives ended lower on Friday as risk appetite improved on trade talks between US and China.

Only Locally Produced Rubber Gloves Allowed For Export – KPK

PUTRAJAYA, 25 April (Bernama) -- Malaysia has imposed an immediate restriction requiring all rubber glove exporters licensed by the Malaysian Rubber Board (MRB) to only export gloves produced by local manufacturers, the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities (KPK) announced today.