Penang Sets Up Tariff Monitoring Task Force, Seeks Federal Govt Cooperation

GEORGE TOWN, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Penang state government will establish a tariff monitoring task force as part of its strategic response to the United States’ (US) recent tariff announcement.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower, Tracking Wall Street's Weaker Performance

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia retreated from yesterday’s gains to open lower on Friday, taking its cue from Wall Street’s weaker performance amid renewed worries over the global trade outlook.

FBM KLCI Futures Lower In Early Trade

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated to trend lower in early trade today.

Tariff Pause Lifts Bursa Malaysia, CI Up 4.47 Pct At Close

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded sharply to close higher today, with the benchmark index rising 4.47 per cent, amid improved market sentiment across the region following the United States (US) tariff pause announcement.

FBM KLCI Futures End Easier

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated to end lower on Wednesday in line with the underlying cash market performance.

ASEAN Finance Ministers, Central Bank Governors To Hold In-depth Discussions On Regional Financial Integration

 KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- ASEAN Finance Ministers today got down to the hard work of putting in place the necessary pre-requisites and initiatives to deepen financial integration more urgently in the light of debilitating tariffs on all member states.

FBM KLCI Ends Almost Flat On Cautious Sentiment

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) erased earlier gains to close marginally lower on Tuesday as mild bargain hunting activities were offset by cautious mode over ongoing global uncertainties.

Ringgit Retreats To Open Marginally Lower As Trump’s Tariff Move Weighs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 4 (Bernama) -- The ringgit retreated to open marginally lower today, weighed by pressure against the US dollar following United States (US) President Donald Trump’s announcements on global reciprocal tariffs.

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

Bursa Malaysia Eases In Early Trade, Tracking Wall Street's Decline Overnight

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia was lower in the early trading session, taking its cue from Wall Street’s overnight decline, analysts said.

Bursa Malaysia Gives Up Early Gains Amid Weak Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened higher, tracking Wall Street’s strong overnight performance, but retreated soon after due to a lack of fresh catalysts.

MITI Plays Crucial Role In Driving Malaysia's Economic Resilience -- Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) plays a crucial role in enhancing Malaysia’s economic resilience in an increasingly challenging world, said its Minister, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.