Rubber Market Likely To Trade Sideways With An Upside Bias Next Week

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 30 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways with an upside bias next week, driven by extreme weather conditions and flooding in several countries.

AmBank Economist Forecasts Ringgit At 4.27 Against US Dollar By End-2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 29 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is projected to settle at 4.27 against the US dollar by the end of 2025, on a slight rebound in US dollar strength and reduced support from Malaysia’s trade account.

Trump’s 300 Pct Chip Tariffs Threaten Global Semiconductor Industry

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 19 (Bernama) – United States (US) President Donald Trump’s move to impose up to 300 per cent tariffs on semiconductor chip imports into the US will be a devastating blow to the global industry.

Cyber Defences Falter As Attack Success Rates Surge - Picus Report

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- In a troubling snapshot of the current cybersecurity landscape, Picus Security, in its Blue Report 2025, revealed a sharp decline in global cybersecurity defensive effectiveness despite an alarming rise in the volume and sophistication of cyberattacks.

Malaysia To Develop Digital Trust And Data Security Strategy, Establish Data Commission - Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 12 (Bernama) -- The government is committed to develop the Digital Trust and Data Security Strategy 2026-2030 and establish an independent Data Commission to safeguard digital transformation through a comprehensive national ecosystem.

Ringgit Opens Higher Against Greenback

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar on Monday, rebounding after two consecutive sessions of losses, amid growing concerns over the impact of the United States’ tariffs on the domestic and global economy, analysts said.

CIMB: Portion Of Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports May Qualify For US Tariff Exemption

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- CIMB Treasury and Markets Research economists believe that  a portion of Malaysia’s semiconductor exports may qualify for exemption from the United States’ (US) 100 per cent tariff on imported chips.

Malaysia’s Semiconductor Exports still Exempted From Reciprocal Tariffs -- Miti

KUALA LUMPUR, August 7 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) reiterated that Malaysia’s semiconductor exports to the United States (US) are currently still exempted from reciprocal tariffs.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 6 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended mixed today, in line with the regional rubber futures markets, according to a dealer.

Bank Muamalat And Takaful Malaysia Introduce Malaysia’s First Cyber Takaful Protection

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 4 (Bernama) -- Bank Muamalat Malaysia Bhd, in a strategic collaboration with Syarikat Takaful Malaysia Am Bhd (Takaful Malaysia Am), have introduced Malaysia’s first Cyber Takaful Protection available from as low as RM14.80 per year.

Achieving 13MP Ambitions Depends On Strong Political Will, Execution -- Kenanga Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) outlines a bold vision of structural transformation, social inclusivity, and climate resilience, but its credibility hinges on political will and disciplined execution, said Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd.

Trump Signs Order To Modify Reciprocal Tariff Rate For 'certain Countries' As Deadline Ticks Down

WASHINGTON, Aug 1 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- US President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday that modifies the reciprocal tariff rate for dozens of countries ahead of his self-imposed Aug 1 trade deal deadline, Anadolu Ajansi reported.