FBM KLCI Closes Higher As Bursa Plays Catch-up To Regional, Global Uptrend

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed higher on Tuesday as the local bourse played catch-up to the regional and global uptrend a day after returning from the Deepavali break.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar, amid the United States (US) government shutdown and trade tensions with China, an analyst said.

Priority Economic Deliverables Hallmark Of Malaysia's Leadership As ASEAN Chair 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 (Bernama) – Malaysia can hold its head high as its chairmanship of ASEAN 2025 draws to a close this year for having set in motion initiatives to drive regional integration, engage more with dialogue partners and fortify the grouping’s economic pillar.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weaker Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Friday, dragged down by weaker regional rubber futures markets and crude oil prices, a dealer said.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Flat Amid Persistent Global Volatility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s key index closed flat amid a mixed broader market as investors stayed on the sidelines due to ongoing global volatility.

Rubber Market Extends Mixed Performance, Tracking Regional Futures

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed again today, reflecting softer regional rubber futures and fluctuating crude oil prices, said a dealer.

Malaysia To Hold Discussions With The US On Sectoral Tariffs - Tengku Zafrul 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will hold discussions with United States (US) Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick regarding sectoral tariffs that will be imposed by the US on specific sectors, such as semiconductors, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

US-Malaysia Reciprocal Agreement To Be Signed Next Week Seen As Fair -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) — The Reciprocal Trade Agreement expected to be signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit next week is seen as fair for both parties, taking into account their respective interests, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Late Selling As Investors Turn Cautious

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close lower on Tuesday, weighed down by late selling in selected heavyweight counters as investors turned cautious amid a regional downtrend.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Worries Over US-China Trade War

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, as the latest development of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China weighed on sentiment.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Dollar Firms On Trade Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at Monday’s close, reflecting renewed strength in the greenback amid lingering trade tensions between the United States and China.

Bursa Malaysia Tracks Regional Downturn Amid Fresh US-china Trade Spat

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today in line with the regional downturn as renewed United States-China trade tensions weighed on sentiment.