Rubber Market Closes Higher On Tightening Supply Outlook

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market closed higher on Tuesday, supported by the tightening natural rubber (NR) supply due to the wintering season, according to a dealer.

ASEAN To Hold Talks With US, GCC, China On Trade -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz has said that the summit that ASEAN plans to hold with the United States (US) is currently in the planning stages. 

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street’s Decline

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower today, tracking Wall Street’s overnight decline as trade war concerns intensified after the United States (US) confirmed tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.  

MITI Urges Solar Industry To Tap ASEAN Markets Amid US Tariff 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- Local solar industry players should explore alternative markets, particularly in ASEAN, to reduce reliance on the United States (US), the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) said.  

Ringgit Opens Higher Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit kicked off the day by opening higher against the US dollar on Tuesday amid traders awaiting details of the United States (US) tariff implementation, an analyst said.  

Ringgit Weakens Against Us Dollar As Forex Market Tiptoes Into High Alert

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Monday as the forex market tiptoes into the week on high alert, stuck in a “wait and see” mode, as traders hedge their bets ahead of Donald Trump’s tariff D-Day tomorrow, said an analyst. 

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.

Midea Malaysia Eyes RM1 Bln Sales In 2025 As Demand For Smart, Energy-efficient Appliances Surges

BENTONG, March 3 (Bernama) -- Midea Scott and English Electronics Sdn Bhd (Midea Malaysia) is targeting RM1 billion in sales this year to sustain its double-digit growth momentum as demand for energy-efficient appliances surges.

Sime Darby Property Confident In Data Centre Expansion Despite US Semiconductor Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Sime Darby Property Bhd (SDP) remains confident in its data centre business despite concerns over United States (US) semiconductor tariffs and artificial intelligence (AI) chip export restrictions, citing exemptions for US companies operating in Malaysia.

Main Market Debutant Pantech Global Eyes Expansion In North Africa, South America

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Pantech Global Bhd is accelerating its international expansion, targeting high-growth markets in North Africa and South America after listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia today.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracking Wall Street Rally

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday, tracking Wall Street’s rally last Friday, as investors shrugged off concerns over rising tensions between Ukraine and the United States (US).  

Ringgit Opens Marginally Higher Against Greenback Amid Cautious Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened marginally higher against the US dollar on Monday amid cautious trading ahead of the United States government’s import tariff imposition on Canada and Mexico as well as China.