MATRADE Aims Five Pct Increase In Malaysia's Export Value Of Goods this Year

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) has been given a target to increase the country’s export value of goods by five per cent to RM1.58 trillion in 2025.

MATRADE Targets New Emerging Markets To Strengthen Economy, Trade

KEPALA BATAS, March 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) aims to target new emerging markets this year to strengthen and enhance the country’s trade and economy.

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.

Conflicting Views On Where CPO Futures Are Headed Next Week

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- Opinions are divided on the outlook for the crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract next week, with the ongoing trade war and weaker output forecast being cited to support the differing views.

FBM KLCI Futures Likely To See Cautious Trading Next Week Amid Global Uncertainties

By Siti Radziah Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 22 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to see cautious trading next week due to global uncertainties.

Tabung Haji Maintains Prudent Investment Approach Amid Global Economic Uncertainty - CEO

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) will continue to manage its investment portfolio prudently to ensure capital preservation and sustainable dividend returns despite global economic challenges in 2025.

Gold Futures Close Marginally Lower As Markets Monitor Shifts In Geopolitical Sentiment

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed marginally lower due to a shift in geopolitical sentiment, said SPI Asset Management managing partner Stephen Innes.

Local Rubber Market Settles Lower In Line With Regional Peers

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market settled lower on Monday, dragged down by losses in regional rubber futures markets.

Malaysia’s Tech Sector Earnings To Grow This Year Amid Tariff Headwinds -- Analysts

KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector earnings are projected to grow this year, riding on stronger demand and overall recovery in the semiconductor space amid the United States (US) tariff headwinds, said analysts.

Malaysia Mission Calls On WTO To Play Crucial Role Amid Global Trade War

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Permanent Mission of Malaysia to the WTO has called on the World Trade Organisation (WTO) to play a crucial role and “show its ability and readiness” to address global trade challenges, such as “unilateral actions by certain countries that lead to (a) trade war.”

CPO Expected To Trade Lower Next Week Amid Escalating Trade War

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) – The crude palm oil (CPO) futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives is expected to trade lower next week, ranging between RM4,000 and RM4,200 per tonne, said Interband Group of Companies senior palm oil trader Jim Teh.

US Tariffs Conflict To Keep Rubber Market Range-bound Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.