ASEAN Economic Ministers Achieve Key Milestone By Endorsing Priority Economic Deliverables

By Niam Seet Wei, Norsyafawati Ab Wahab, Mohd Khairi Idham Amran, Ahmad Erwan Othman and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KOTA TINGGI, March 1 (Bernama) -- The 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' (AEM) Retreat, which ended Friday at One&Only Desaru Coast resort near here, achieved a significant milestone by endorsing a slew of economic initiatives, including all 18 Priority Economic Deliveràbles (PEDS) which are key towards achieving the ambitious ASEAN Economic Community.

US Tariff Plans To Be Discussed At 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers' Retreat - Tengku Zafrul

KOTA TINGGI, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The tariff plans imposed by the United States (US) will be one of the topics discussed at the 31st ASEAN Economic Ministers’ (AEM) Retreat today.

Govt Allocates Additional RM10 Bln For Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme - Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 (Bernama) -- The allocation for the Housing Credit Guarantee Scheme under the Syarikat Jaminan Kredit Perumahan Bhd (SJKP) will be increased by RM10 billion this year, benefitting more than 20,000 borrowers.

Malaysia Embassy, MATRADE Miami Collaborate With Cuba To Expand Trade Opportunities

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Embassy in Havana, in collaboration with Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) in Miami, aims to collaborate with Cuba’s Ministry of foreign trade and foreign investment (MINCEX) to expand trade and investment opportunities.

Malaysia, China To Continue Strengthening Collaboration In Palm Oil Supply Chains

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and China will further strengthen collaboration in palm oil supply chains, technological innovation, and market expansion this year, said Deputy Plantation and Commodities Minister Datuk Chan Foong Hin.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Amid Cautious Regional Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, dragged down by weakness in selected Petronas-related, telco and banking heavyweights, reflecting the cautious sentiment that continues to weigh on regional markets.

Rubber Market Ends Higher On Regional Futures Uptrend, Supply Concerns

By Fatin Umairah Abdul Hamid

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market closed higher on Thursday, supported by an uptrend in regional rubber futures markets and persistent concerns over a natural rubber supply shortage, said a dealer.

25 Pct US Tariff Poses Challenge For Malaysia — Mohamad Hasan

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- United States (US) President Donald Trump's decision to impose a 25 per cent tariff on automotive, semiconductor and pharmaceutical imports will be a challenge for Malaysia.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Midday, In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session lower, in line with regional peers on caution over US tariffs.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Lower Amid Cautious Sentiment

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend, opening lower on Thursday as investor sentiment remained cautious over US tariff concerns, despite Wall Street’s positive performance overnight.

Gold Futures Climb Amid Rising Uncertainty After Trump’s Tariff Announcement

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives rose further on Wednesday due to increasing uncertainty following Donald Trump’s recent tariff announcement.

Ringgit Holds Steady To End Higher vs US Dollar Ahead Of Fed Minutes

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 19 (Bernama) -- The ringgit ended higher on Wednesday against a muted US dollar ahead of the release of the US Federal Reserve’s (Fed) January policy meeting minutes.