US-Malaysia Reciprocal Agreement To Be Signed Next Week Seen As Fair -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 15 (Bernama) — The Reciprocal Trade Agreement expected to be signed between Malaysia and the United States (US) in conjunction with the 47th ASEAN Summit next week is seen as fair for both parties, taking into account their respective interests, said Investment, Trade and Industry Ministry Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Late Selling As Investors Turn Cautious

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 14 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia reversed earlier gains to close lower on Tuesday, weighed down by late selling in selected heavyweight counters as investors turned cautious amid a regional downtrend.

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.

MBSB Investment Bank Expects Malaysia’s IPI To Grow Moderately at 2.0 Pct In 2025 

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 13 (Bernama) -- MBSB Investment Bank Bhd has maintained its projection that Malaysia’s Industrial Production Index (IPI) will moderate to around two per cent this year from 3.7 per cent in 2024, as exports faced slower external demand and higher United States (US) tariffs.

US Chip Tariffs On Malaysia Could Hit America, Global Supply

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- The United States (US) must tread carefully before imposing blanket tariffs on Malaysia’s semiconductor exports, which could disrupt global chip supply and hit American industries, the US-ASEAN Business Council said.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Higher, Tracks Wall Street

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher on Monday tracking Wall Street which closed broadly higher last week, said an analyst.

US Tariffs Likely To Drive Volatility On Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see volatile trading next week amid uncertainty over United States (US) tariff measures, though continued institutional buying should support a positive bias.

India Must Deepen Engagement With ASEAN Amid Strained US Ties - Analyst

By N. Kuvineshwaren

NEW DELHI, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- India must seize the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur next month as an opportunity to strengthen ties with Southeast Asian nations, particularly in trade and economy. 

Ringgit Ends Lower Against US Dollar, Higher Against Other Major Currencies

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended weaker against the greenback on Friday as the US interest rate outlook remained cloudy and as US President Donald Trump ramped up his trade war with the world via more tariff announcements.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Week Strongly On Bargain Hunting, Goes Past 1600 Points

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from lacklustre trading in previous sessions and ended the week on a strong footing as investors chased bargains, bucking the regional downtrend.                               

US To Weigh Tariff Exemptions on Palm Oil, Auto And Aerospace Parts

By Nor Baizura Basri dan Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) --  The United States has agreed to consider granting tariff exemptions - specifically zero tariff rates - on several commodity products not produced in the US, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month.

EU To Push Steel Union With US To Address Overcapacity — Sefcovic

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- The European Union (EU) will continue discussions with the United States (US) on steel and aluminium as part of efforts to address global overcapacity that is flooding the European market, said European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic