Malaysia Concludes FTA Talks With S. Korea, Signing Expected In October – Tengku Zafrul

By Nur Ashikin Abdul Aziz

SINGAPORE, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Malaysia has concluded negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) with South Korea and is expected to sign the agreement in October, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz.

Foreign Investors Net Bought US$389.4 Mln Of Asian Equities Last Week - MBSB Investment

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 18 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors continued to net buy Asian stocks for the second consecutive week, recording a net inflow of US$389.4 million, according to MBSB Investment Bank Bhd.

Bursa Malaysia Expected To Rise Towards 1,590 Level Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to rise next week towards the 1,590 resistance level, contingent on supportive global risk sentiment and incremental clarity over semiconductor tariff trajectories, said an analyst.

Bursa Malaysia Takes A Breather Despite Positive Market Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 15 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia took a breather on Friday, mirroring the subdued performance of regional markets, despite positive sentiment following the release of Malaysia’s second-quarter 2025 (2Q 2025) gross domestic product (GDP) data.

Intel CEO To Meet Trump At White House On Monday

WASHINGTON, August 11 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is set to meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday to discuss cooperation between his company and the US government, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti quoting a Wall Street Journal report, citing sources.

Bursa Opens Nearly Flat On Lingering US Tariff Worries

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened nearly flat on Friday after a mixed overnight performance on Wall Street, as investors turned cautious over the impact of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Trump Demands Resignation Of Intel Chief Executive Lip-bu Tan

WASHINGTON, Aug 7 (Bernama-dpa) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump is calling for the immediate resignation of Intel chief executive Lip-Bu Tan, after a US senator accused the chip manager of being too close to China, German Press Agency (dpa) reported. 

Tengku Zafrul Urges Companies To Be Indispensable, Competitive Globally To Withstand Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has called on Malaysian firms, including small and medium enterprises (SME), to become indispensable and competitive globally to withstand tariffs and other trade barriers.

Rubber Market Ends Lower As US Tariffs Take Effect

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 7 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended easier today in tandem with its regional counterparts as tariffs announced earlier by the United States (US) began to take effect, said a dealer.

Malaysia's Successful Tariff Negotiation Seen As Strategic Step Forward -- Economists

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 3 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s successful negotiation to reduce the reciprocal tariff imposed by the United States (US) on its exports to 19 per cent from 25 per cent is seen as a strategic step forward, placing the country on equal footing with major ASEAN peers while preserving key domestic policy priorities.

Anwar’s Statesmanship Shines Brightly In Resolving Regional Conflicts And Defending Economy

By Mikhail Raj Abdullah

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- Within five days, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has achieved much more than what many leaders can only aspire to do in the field of international politics and global trade.

Malaysia Upholds Finance, Procurement And Bumiputera Policies As US Eases Export Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 1 (Bernama) -- The government remains firm on matters related to policies in the financial system, government procurements, and Bumiputera interests during negotiations with the United States (US) on reciprocal tariffs.