Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Lower On Profit-taking

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly lower on profit-taking after gains made in the local bourse recently.

Gold Futures Likely To Remain Volatile Next Week

KUALA LUMPUR, April 26 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain volatile next week due to the global economic uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics.

CIMB Sees Possible OPR Cut In July Amid Growth Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- CIMB Investment Bank Bhd (CIMB) expects Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) to cut the overnight policy rate (OPR) by 25 basis points to 2.75 per cent in July, citing growth concerns following tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia and its key trading partners.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Little Changed On Subdued Trading

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index closed flat to settle at slightly below the 1,500-mark on Monday as investors balanced persistent global uncertainties with signs of underlying domestic resilience, said an analyst. 

Tariff Pause Spurs Front-loading To Bolster Trade, Manufacturing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Front-loading activities are expected to support trade and manufacturing in the near term amid the brief United States (US) tariff pause, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

US Tariff Announcement Opens Up Opportunity For Strategic Overhaul To Bolster Malaysian Economy -- PM Anwar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The United States’ (US) tariff announcement has presented Malaysia an opportunity to carry out a strategic overhaul to further strengthen the national economy, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Ringgit Eases Against Greenback Following Slower GDP Growth Estimate

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- The ringgit eased against the US dollar at the close today following the announcement of a lower-than-expected gross domestic product (GDP) growth estimate for Malaysia for the first quarter (1Q) of 2025, said an analyst.

FBM KLCI Gains 26.10 Points To Close At Day’s High

KUALA LUMPUR, April 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today, lifted by continued bargain-hunting activities and improved sentiment across regional markets.

Anwar: ASEAN To Act As One On US Tariffs

BUTTERWORTH, April 12 (Bernama) -- Malaysia will leverage its strong ties with the United States, Europe, China and ASEAN to seek a resolution to the US retaliatory import tariffs, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said.

Penang To Hold Roundtable On US Tariff -- Chow

BUTTERWORTH, April 10 (Bernama) -- Penang, through the Economy State Executive Council Meeting, will organise a roundtable session with industry players, academics, and the state leadership tomorrow to discuss the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.

China, Malaysia Discuss Economic Cooperation, Joint Response To US Tariff Hikes

BEIJING, April 10 (Bernama-Xinhua) -- Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has held a meeting via video link with Malaysia's Investment, Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz, as Malaysia currently holds the rotating chair of ASEAN, said a statement released by China's Commerce Ministry on Thursday.

Malaysia’s Strategic Response To The Tariff Shock: From Disruption To Institutional Reinvention

By CW Sim

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- When President Donald Trump announced a 24 per cent reciprocal tariff on Malaysia on April 2, 2025, it triggered concern across Southeast Asia. But in Kuala Lumpur, the initial turbulence gave way to a clearer recognition — this was not an unforeseen storm.