Malaysia’s GDP Growth Could Rebound To 4.6 Pct if US Tariffs Lifted - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s economic growth could rebound to the earlier projection of 4.6 per cent from 4.0 per cent for 2025 if the sweeping US tariffs were removed, according to MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd.

Ringgit Strengthens Against US Dollar, Court Pauses Block On Trump-era Tariffs

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, May 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened stronger against the US dollar today, boosted by improved investor confidence in emerging market currencies after a US court temporarily halted a decision to block most Trump-era import tariffs, an analyst said.

US Tariff Ruling Sparks Market Optimism, But Uncertainty Remains - Analyst

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- Investor sentiment has improved following a US trade court decision to block most of US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on imports into the country.

AmBank Group Posts Higher FY2025 Net Profit Of RM2 Bln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- AMMB Holdings Bhd (AmBank Group) posted a 7.1 per cent increase in net profit to RM2.0 billion for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025), compared to RM1.87 billion a year ago.

FGV Pauses Trading, ICT Zone's ACE Transfer On June 3 - Bursa

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd has approved FGV Holdings Bhd’s request for suspension in the trading of its shares with effect Monday, May 26 from 9 am to 5 pm, pending the release of a material announcement.

Gold Futures Likely To Trade Range-bound With Upward Bias Next Week

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are likely to trade range-bound with an upward bias next week.

Rubber Market To Trade In Stable Mode Next Week With Upward Bias

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade in a stable mode next week, with a tendency towards an upward bias, amid the ongoing 90-day pause in United States (US) tariffs, which offers breathing space to the global economy.

Press Metal's 1Q Net Profit Rises 13.2 Pct To RM461.76 Mln

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd’s net profit for the first quarter ended March 31, 2025 (1Q 2025), rose by 13.2 per cent to RM461.76 million from RM408.03 million in the same period last year, mainly due to higher metal prices and stronger profit contribution from associated companies.

Bursa Malaysia Mirrors Weaker Wall Street's Performance At The Opening

KUALA LUMPUR, May 22 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened lower on Thursday, mirroring a weaker Wall Street’s performance overnight. 

RHB Bank Cautious About Malaysia’s Export Outlook Despite April Surge

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 (Bernama) -- RHB Bank Bhd has maintained a cautious outlook on Malaysia’s export performance despite a surge in April exports, citing persistent global uncertainties and potential risks from United States (US) tariff policy developments.

Gold Futures Seen Higher Next Week At Between US$3,200-US$3,250

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to trade higher next week, within the range of US$3,200-US$3,250, due to concerns over the US fiscal situation, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Rubber Market Likely To Track Regional Futures, Ringgit And Crude Oil Prices Next Week

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, May 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to track the performance of regional rubber futures markets, the strength of the ringgit against the United States (US) dollar, and benchmark crude oil prices, said a dealer.