US Tariff Ruling Sparks Market Optimism, But Uncertainty Remains - Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Investor sentiment has improved following a US trade court decision to block most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the country.

Rubber Market To Trade In Stable Mode Next Week With Upward Bias

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade in a stable mode next week, with a tendency towards an upward bias, amid the ongoing 90-day pause in United States (US) tariffs, which offers breathing space to the global economy.

Finland Eyes Deeper Trade Ties With Malaysia, Pushes For EU-Malaysia FTA

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 21 (Bernama) -- Finland aims to deepen economic ties with Malaysia, focusing on the circular economy, smart and sustainable energy solutions, digitalisation, and semiconductors to boost trade and investment in the region.

Any Revision In GDP Will Be Based On Data, Not Assumptions - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) — Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) acknowledges the need to revise the gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast for 2025 amid the global economic uncertainty, but prefers to avoid making revisions based on assumptions, said BNM governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.

Malaysian Economy Expands 4.4 Pct In 1Q, Anchored By Household Spending

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy expanded by 4.4 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 (1Q 2025), driven by sustained household spending supported by favourable labour market conditions and government policies, compared to 4.2 per cent in 1Q 2024.

MIDF Projects Resilient Domestic Demand With Stronger Retail Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, is projecting sustained expansion in domestic spending following stronger retail sales recorded in March 2025.

Ringgit Likely To Stay Weaker Next Week Amid US-China Trade Deal Optimism

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is expected to stay weaker in the near term, given the optimism that a trade deal between the United States (US) and China, and perhaps the rest of the world, would be achieved within the 90-day pause period.

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

BNM Maintains OPR At 3.0 Pct, Global Growth To Continue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has maintained the overnight policy rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent.

Trump To Announce Major Trade Deal On Thursday

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump has trumpeted an imminent announcement of a major trade deal  related to “a big and highly respected country” on Thursday.

MITI Appoints Deputy Sec-Gen As Chief Negotiator For US Tariff Talks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) has appointed its deputy secretary-general (trade) Mastura Ahmad Mustafa, one of its most experienced senior civil servants, as Malaysia’s chief negotiator for the upcoming formal tariff negotiations with the United States (US).

PM Anwar Displays Astute Political Acumen As ASEAN Chair In Navigating Unexpected Challenges Confronting Region

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 (Bernama) – Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has displayed acute political acumen as chair of ASEAN in navigating challenges confronting the region, some of which no one would have guessed when he received the baton of the ASEAN chairmanship from Laos in October last year.