US Tariff Jitters Drag FBM KLCI Lower For Second Day

By Siti Noor Afera Abu and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for a second straight session on Tuesday, bucking the regional uptrend, as investor sentiment remained cautious amid renewed concerns over US tariffs, analysts said.

SMR 20 Ends Higher On Concerns Over Natural Rubber Supply

By K.Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 8 (Bernama) -- Standard Malaysian Rubber 20 (SMR 20) closed higher today over concerns about natural rubber (NR) supply and optimism over increased automobile demand, a dealer said.

Federal Engagement Crucial As Penang Braces For Impact Of US Tariffs — Chow

GEORGE TOWN, July 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Government must continuously engage with its United States (US) counterparts to negotiate a lower tariff rate, following Washington’s recent decision to impose a 25 per cent duty on goods from Malaysia, said Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

Ringgit Rebounds Slightly As Market Anticipates Mild US Tariffs

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, July 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended marginally higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by growing expectations of a possible compromise on upcoming US tariff measures.

SynVista To Invest RM235 Mln In Energy Storage Facility In Selangor, Eyes Operations In 4Q

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- SynVista Energy Holdings Pte Ltd (SynVista Energy), a  Singapore-headquartered global leader in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered energy storage systems, is investing US$50 million (RM210 million) to establish its first energy storage manufacturing facility in Selangor.

World Goods Trade Rebounds In Early 2025 In Anticipation Of US Tariffs - WTO

MOSCOW, June 27 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- World goods trade increased sharply in early 2025 in anticipation of US tariffs, but weakening export orders suggest the momentum may not be sustained, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer showed, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Rubber Market Ends Lower On Weak Regional Cues, Middle East Tensions

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, weighed down by weaker cues from regional rubber markets, said a dealer.

From Rivalry To Realignment, China Shifts To Seek Better Fortunes Amid Trade Friction With US

From Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

BEIJING, June 23 (Bernama) – Rather than being fixated on its trade dispute with the United States (US), China is refocusing its efforts towards bolstering ties with non-confrontational partners, including developing nations, to boost trade and investments.

Economists Cautious On Malaysia’s 2025 Trade Prospects Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 22 (Bernama) -- Economists are maintaining a cautious stance on Malaysia’s trade outlook this year due to persistent global tariff uncertainty, which is expected to weigh on the country’s trade and manufacturing performance.

Malaysia’s Timber Exports May Gain Edge Due To Higher US Tariffs On Competitors – FRIM Director

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid and K Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s timber exports may gain a competitive edge in the American market due to higher tariffs imposed on regional rivals such as Vietnam and Indonesia.

Fitch Keeps 'Neutral' Outlook On Malaysia's Banking Sector, Revises Outlooks For Some Asian Countries

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Fitch Ratings has maintained its “neutral” outlook on Malaysia’s banking sector for 2025 while adjusting the outlooks for several Asia-Pacific countries amid trade war exposures.

Kenanga IB Sees Limited Impact On Scientex From US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, June 19 (Bernama) -- Kenanga Investment Bank Bhd (Kenanga IB) expects only minimal direct impact from the US tariffs threat for Scientex Bhd as the group has a manufacturing plant in the United States, making its exports to the US below five per cent of its total revenue.