Bursa Malaysia Opens Sharply Higher, Tracking Wall Street Rally After US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply at the open on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight rally after US President Donald Trump announced a pause in tariffs, an analyst said.

Ringgit Rises After US Tariff Pause Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Thursday, as the greenback weakened following the US President’s announcement of a 90-day pause in reciprocal tariffs, an economist said.

Trump Announces 90-Day Tariff Pause For Over 75 Countries

WASHINGTON, April 10 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he had been considering a 90-day delay in elevated reciprocal tariffs with the country’s trading partners "over the last few days", citing diplomatic engagement and goodwill as factors behind the move.

Bursa Malaysia Slips Further At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia continued to trend lower to end the morning session in negative territory as sentiment remained subdued amid renewed fears of aggressive tariff measures.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower On Lingering Global Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Wednesday, tracking losses on Wall Street and amid investor caution over the United States' reciprocal tariffs taking effect today, which have heightened concerns about global trade tensions, an analyst said.

Tengku Zafrul To Lead Malaysia's Delegation To Washington For Tariff Discussions

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz is set to lead Malaysia’s delegation to Washington at end of this month to discuss the reciprocal tariffs imposed by the United States (US) on Malaysia.

Malaysia To Send Officials To Washington To Discuss Tariffs End April

By M.Saraswathi and Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Putrajaya will be despatching its officials to Washington to begin the process of dialogue with the United States on the 24 per cent reciprocal tariffs imposed on Malaysia,  Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said today.

China, Japan, South Korea Meet In Kuala Lumpur, Likely To Discuss US Tariffs, Countermeasures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.

Ringgit Eases Against US Dollar, Firms Against Major Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar on Tuesday as investors stayed on the sidelines amid concerns over reciprocal tariff rates set to take effect on April 9, prompting a more cautious tone in the market.

Foreign Investors Pull RM31.68 Bln From Asian Markets, South Korea Sees Heaviest Selling

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- Foreign investors returned to net sellers last week across eight Asian markets, reversing their single-week buying streak, recording a heavy net outflow of US$7.12 billion (RM31.68 billion, US$1 = RM4.45), with South Korea and India experiencing the heaviest selling pressure.

Anwar Gives Assurance Malaysia Will Not Slip Into Recession Following US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.

Strengthen ASEAN Centrality To Withstand US Tariff Shock – Don

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- As the United States, under President Donald Trump, moves to reshape the global trading system to its advantage, Malaysia's role as ASEAN chair in 2025 will be critical in charting the bloc’s next stage of economic growth.