BNM Maintains OPR At 2.75 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) maintains the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 2.75 per cent at its final Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting for 2025. 

Malaysia Intensifies Drive To Become Global Semiconductor Hub - MSIA

GEORGE TOWN, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is intensifying efforts to position itself as a global hub for the semiconductor industry, in line with the government’s strategic aim of moving up the value chain towards integrated circuit (IC) design and advanced manufacturing.

Malaysia's Rare Earth Pact With US Powers High-tech Revolution To Move Up The Value Chain

PUTRAJAYA, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s partnership with the United States in critical minerals unlocks new flows of American investment and technology, as well as the development of downstream rare earth elements (REE) capabilities, from extraction and separation to advanced manufacturing.

APEC Ministers To Discuss Trade, Geopolitics Before Leaders Meet

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) foreign and trade ministers are set to deliberate on geopolitical and trade issues and directions ahead of the leaders’ meet tomorrow, including Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, at the coastal city here.

Gold Futures Rebound As US-China Tensions Ease

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher on Wednesday, recovering after a significant sell-off earlier in the week as easing tensions between the United States and China reduced geopolitical risks.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed On Optimism Over Possible Chinese Stimulus

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today amid optimism over potential Chinese stimulus, a dealer said.

Framework Trade Deal Clinched In Malaysia Could Prompt Amicable Trump, Xi Meeting At APEC Korea

From Nor Baizura Basri

GYEONGJU (South Korea), Oct 29 (Bernama) – As Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim travels to South Korea for the APEC Summit, he can take pride that it was Malaysia that offered a “neutral” venue for the United States (US) and China to reach a framework agreement and avert a trade war between the economic superpowers.

Gold Futures Close Lower On Profit-taking As US-China Tensions Ease

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 28 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives fell on Tuesday as global gold prices eased amid reduced demand for safe-haven assets following easing geopolitical tensions in Asia. 

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On ASEAN Summit Optimism, Regional Cues

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, supported by optimism surrounding the ongoing ASEAN Summit, which bolstered confidence in regional economic cooperation, and in tandem with gains across regional markets.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher Amid Optimism Over US-China Trade Talks, ASEAN Summit

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, tracking regional gains, as investor sentiment was lifted by optimism over a potential United States (US)–China trade deal and positive vibes from the ongoing ASEAN meeting, which boosted confidence in regional economic cooperation.

Trump’s Visit Underscores US-ASEAN Ties — McFeeters

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's visit to Malaysia for the 47th ASEAN Summit has been viewed as a strong signal of renewed US engagement with the regional bloc, underscoring Washington’s commitment to strengthening both bilateral and multilateral ties in Southeast Asia.

Gold Futures End Higher, Tracking US COMEX Gains

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today, tracking the positive performance of the US COMEX gold market.