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By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index is set to move between 1,500 and 1,530 next week, as markets remain under pressure amid concerns over Washington’s planned unilateral tariff letters and escalating tensions following Israel’s strike on Iran.
By Harizah Hanim Mohamed
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed lower on Friday, weighed down by heavy selling in technology, healthcare, and logistics stocks, as risk-off sentiment intensified following escalating geopolitical tensions and Washington’s plan to impose unilateral tariffs within the next two weeks.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s April 2025 wholesale and retail trade registered total sales of RM151.7 billion, reflecting a 4.7 per cent growth year-on-year (y-o-y), according to the Statistics Department Malaysia (DOSM).
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- The Export-Import Bank of Malaysia Bhd (EXIM Bank) will focus on strengthening Central Asian ties through strategic engagements to benefit Malaysian businesses and regional partners.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Investor confidence remains under pressure amid a fragile global trade environment, as Washington announced its intention to send letters outlining unilateral tariffs to trading partners within two weeks, adding to existing economic uncertainties.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has been recognised as the only ASEAN jurisdiction to adopt the international sustainability standards board (ISSB) standards with limited transition, according to the international financial reporting standards (IFRS) foundation’s latest jurisdictional profile.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Journalists are keenly aware that knowledge in business and economics reporting is a pivotal component in covering domestic, regional and international issues competently, with tariffs now dominating global headlines.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Friday, retreating from the previous day’s gains, weighed down by weak performances across regional markets.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- More private companies need to step up and extend support in the form of innovative and sustainable financing to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), said Minister of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives Datuk Ewon Benedick.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Transaction Network Services (TNS), a global provider of full-stack, modern and secure payment and network solutions, has opened a new office in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, underscoring its commitment to the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region and continued global expansion.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- EBC Financial Group (EBC) has launched over 100 new United States (US)-listed Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) Contract for Differences (CFDs), expanding its multi-asset product suite and offering global client’s deeper access to diversified, thematic trading opportunities.
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) will roll out the Qualified Resident Investor (QRI) programme for eligible corporates fully, effective July 1, 2025, to encourage two-way flows in the onshore foreign exchange market.
