Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher As US-China Tariff Truce Lifts Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its upward momentum to close higher on Tuesday, boosted by news of the United States' (US) decision to extend its 90-day tariff truce with China until Nov 10, which lifted market sentiment. 

Total Of 1,533 Furniture Projects Worth RM11.62 Bln Approved As Of March - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 5  (Bernama) —  A total of 1,533 furniture projects have been approved with an investment value amounting to RM11.62 billion as of March this year, according to the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), said Deputy Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Liew Chin Tong.

Regulators Must Have Integrity, Be Facilitative To Create Value And Grow Capital Market -- SC

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Market regulators must have integrity and be facilitative to be able to create value, grow the capital markets and address future challenges, especially given the challenges that lie ahead, said Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) chairman Datuk Mohammad Faiz Azmi.

Rubber Market Likely To Trade Range-bound Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 2 (Bernama) -- The rubber market is expected to trade in a narrow range but with a downward bias next week, according to industry expert Denis Low.

Brahim's Optimistic On New Clients, Global Halal Expansion

BANGI, July 17 (Bernama) -- Brahim's Holdings Bhd is steadily rebuilding its inflight catering business while expanding its presence in the global halal food segment, said its executive chairman, Datuk Seri Ibrahim Ahmad.

Malaysia Should Strengthen ASEAN Ties, Engage In Multilateral Cooperation To Counter Trade Pressures -- Experts

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, July 10 (Bernama) -- Malaysia should continue to strengthen its intra-ASEAN trade relations and engage in multilateral partnerships, as this approach will reduce dependence on any single country and benefit all parties by minimising both trade and non-trade barriers, including tariffs and the movement of goods across borders.

Escalating Tension In Middle East Raises Cost Concerns Among Travellers, Insurers

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 (Bernama) — Air travellers and insurance companies are deeply concerned over possible rise in costs brought on by the escalating geopolitical tension in the Middle East which has led to abrupt closure of major airports in the region, which serve as among the busiest aviation hubs.

Global Interconnectedness Under Strain Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions – PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, June 16 (Bernama) -- Global interconnectedness is under strain due to rising uncertainties, eroding the predictability, reliability and stability of existing global trade and economic systems, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Oil Prices Rally Amid Israel-Iran Conflict, Lifting Bursa Malaysia's Energy Stocks

KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Israel’s military strike on Iran earlier today sent oil prices sharply higher, pushing up the Bursa Malaysia Energy Index by 2.01 per cent to 740.76 points from 726.13 points at yesterday’s close.

World Bank Forecasts Slower Growth Across Emerging Markets Amid Headwinds

KUALA LUMPUR, June 11 (Bernama) -- Economic growth across most emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) is projected to slow, particularly in trade-dependent regions such as East Asia and the Pacific (EAP) and Europe and Central Asia (ECA), and to a lesser degree in South Asia (SAR), according to the World Bank Group.

Rubber Market To See Muted Demand Next Week Due To Global Uncertainties

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to experience muted demand next week due to global economic uncertainties following the ‘hanging’ United States (US) tariffs, which are still on a 90-day pause. 

Future Success Of Individuals, Companies, And Nations Set To Be Measured By AI — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — The success of individuals, companies and nations in the future could be measured by how effectively they deploy and use artificial intelligence (AI), said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.