MITI Monitoring Potential Dumping Of Cheap Goods Following US Tariff Hike - Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 16 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) is closely monitoring the possible influx of cheap goods into Malaysia following the US decision to increase import tariffs on several products, including furniture, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors.

CPO Futures Pare Losses To End Mostly Higher

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rebounded on Wednesday, recovering from two consecutive days of losses to end mostly higher.

Ringgit Up Against Major Currencies But Eases Vs Greenback Amid US-China Trade Tensions

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 -- The ringgit slipped further against the US dollar at the close on Tuesday as investors turned to the greenback to hedge against market volatility amid escalating trade tensions between the United States and China.

AIM Congress To Hold First Overseas Edition In Shanghai, China

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- The Organizing Committee of AIM Congress, the world’s leading investment platform, has announced the launch of AIM China Chapter 2025, marking the platform’s first international expansion outside the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

FE Green PET Secures RM150 Mln In Sustainable Financing From HSBC Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Taiwan’s Far Eastern New Century Group (FENC), through wholly-owned subsidiary FE Green PET (M) Sdn Bhd (FE Green PET), has secured RM150 million in green and sustainability-linked financing from HSBC Bank Malaysia Bhd.

CPO Futures Close Lower Amid Worries Over US-China Trade War

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Crude palm oil (CPO) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed lower on Monday, as the latest development of the ongoing trade war between the United States and China weighed on sentiment.

Ringgit Ends Lower As Dollar Firms On Trade Concerns

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The ringgit slipped against the US dollar at Monday’s close, reflecting renewed strength in the greenback amid lingering trade tensions between the United States and China.

Rubber Market Eases Amid US-China Trade Tension

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market eased today as the global market sentiment was dampened by renewed fears over US-China trade tensions, said a dealer.

SJPP Unlocks Nearly RM100 Bln In SME Financing Through 80 Pct Risk Guarantees

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan Bhd (SJPP) has unlocked nearly RM100 billion in financing for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by guaranteeing up to 80 per cent of the risks that banks are unwilling to bear.

BMI Maintains Brent Price Forecast At US$68 Per Barrel For 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 10 (Bernama) -- BMI, a unit of Fitch Solutions, has maintained its Brent crude price forecast at an annual average of US$68 per barrel for 2025 and US$67 per barrel for 2026, down from US$80 per barrel in 2024.(US$1 = RM4.21).

BNM’s International Reserves At US$123.6 Bln As At Sept 30

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- The international reserves of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) rose to to US$123.6 billion as at September 30, 2025 compared to US$122.7 billion as at Aug 29, 2025.

World Bank Expects Malaysia's Economy To Grow Moderately At 4.1 Pct In 2026

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth is expected to remain at 4.1 per cent in 2026, unchanged from its 2025 forecast, according to the World Bank.