| LATEST NEWS | Malaysia's Q1 2026 exports rose 12.7 pct to RM426.53 billion, the second-highest quarterly value ever recorded, while imports increased by 7.7 per cent to RM363.31 billion, resulting in a trade surplus of RM63.22 billion - MITI | Malaysia’s trade remained on an expansionary path in Q1 2026, expanding by 10.4 per cent to RM789.85 billion versus the same period in 2025, despite ongoing global uncertainties - MITI | Sultan of Selangor urges political leaders to aside differences and work together to advance the nation | Sultan Sharafuddin is of the view that SUKMA in S'gor should be postponed until West Asia crisis is resolved | Sultan of Selangor decrees that state govt focus on addressing flood problem urgently | |
By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit continued to be on a stronger footing against the US dollar today after recent weakness as the markets anticipate a rate cut by the US Federal Reserve, said an economist.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- More than 400 delegates from over 50 countries are expected to attend the 18th annual Global Citizenship Conference, which takes place from Nov 27 to 29 in Singapore.
By Siti Noor Afera Abu
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 5 (Bernama) -- The ringgit maintained its upward momentum, opening higher on Tuesday as the US Dollar Index (DXY) weakened following last Friday’s release of US non-farm payroll (NFP) data, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s assumption of the ASEAN chairmanship next year will be a catalyst for the country’s adoption of advanced technologies, especially in digitalisation, and make it more appealing to foreign investors.
By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 2 (Bernama) -- The local rubber market is expected to trade range-bound, with re-stocking activities balancing prices and demand amid subdued, coupled with uncertain market sentiment, said industry expert Denis Low.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Growth for countries in ASEAN is forecast to be at a robust 4.6 per cent this year and 4.7 per cent in 2025, largely supported by strong domestic demand and exports, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday.
By Siti Radziah Hamzah
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives retreated at close on Friday as investors booked profits ahead of the US Presidential election next week, said an analyst.
KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s main index reversed some of its losses at mid-morning as some blue-chips and mid-caps recovered from earlier weaknesses, led by Axiata and SD Guthrie.
By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) – Malaysia’s direct selling industry stands to gain significantly from the country’s interest in joining the BRICS economic bloc, says the Malaysia Direct Distribution Association (MDDA).
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia tilted down in early trade on continued caution ahead of the US presidential election.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today after US job openings dropped to the lowest level in more than three and a half years in September, sustaining the narrative for more interest rate cuts in the United States.
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and the European Union (EU) are looking into the next steps towards officially resuming negotiations on the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
