Bursa Malaysia Starts Firmer On Upbeat Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher today, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, analysts said.  

Public Investment Bank Lowers 2025 CPI Forecast To 2.4 Percent on Soft Start To The Year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Public Investment Bank Bhd (PIVB) has lowered its 2025 full-year Consumer Price Index (CPI) forecast to 2.4 per cent from 3.0 per cent previously.

Ringgit To Trade Within 4.42-4.45 Range Against Greenback Next Week

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The ringgit is anticipated to trade within the 4.42–4.45 range against the US dollar next week, with short-term volatility contingent upon broader market dynamics.

Malaysia Continues To Monitor Global Trade Situation, Implications On Economy - Liew

KUALA LUMPUR, March 12 (Bernama) -- The government continues to monitor the global trade situation in the face of aggressive trade policy changes by the United States (US) and assess its implications on the development of the country's economy, said Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Liew Chin Tong.

Govt To Intensify Efforts Malaysia Is Recognised As Trusted Investment Destination, Trade Partner

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- The government will intensify efforts to ensure that Malaysia continues to be recognised as a reliable investment destination and trade partner for foreign investors from around the world, said the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Bursa Malaysia Ends At Intraday Low, CI Down 0.70 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, March 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended at an intraday low today weighed down by persistent selling in selected heavyweights, led by utilities, telecommunications and media, as well as financial services sectors.

Ringgit Rises For 5th Day As US Tariff Uncertainty Weighs

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar for the fifth consecutive day as uncertainties over US tariff policies prompted traders and investors to steer clear of riskier assets, an analyst said.   

OPR Aligns With Malaysia's Economic Prospects — BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, March 6 (Bernama) -- The following is an interview with Bank Negara Malaysia Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour following March’s Monetary Policy Committee meeting:  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Cautious Sentiment

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the third consecutive day today as investors remained cautious ahead of a key trade policy announcement from the United States (US) President Donald Trump.

Vietnam Backs Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship Priorities For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Vietnam has strongly backed Malaysia’s ASEAN Chairmanship priorities for 2025, expressing confidence in the country's leadership to drive regional progress.  

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower In Sync With Regional Market

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 25 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its losses for a second straight day today, in tandem with the weak regional market performance following negative cues from global equities, said an analyst.

Strengthen Regional Ties, Boost Investment To Counter US Tariff Impact, ESCAP Chief Tells ASEAN

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- The head of a key intergovernmental platform in the Asia-Pacific has urged Southeast Asian economies to strengthen regional cooperation and boost investment to cushion against the fallout from US President Donald Trump’s move to impose steep tariffs on imports from China, Canada and Mexico.