US Tariff Announcement Weighs Down FBM KLCI In Early Session

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia’s benchmark index was 0.52 per cent lower in early trade, in tandem with regional markets as US President Donald Trump announced tariffs of at least 10 per cent on all countries, effective April 5 and another set of “individualised reciprocal higher tariff” on certain countries effectied April 9.

Ringgit Up 0.8 Pct Vs US Dollar In First Three Months Of 2025 -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar by 0.8 per cent year-to-date in the first three months of this year, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. 

Ringgit Depreciates Against Us Dollar Ahead Of US Tariff Announcement

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit depreciated against the US dollar at the close today as traders and investors are concerned about the reciprocal tariff announcement by the United States (US) government later today, said an analyst.

Malaysia's Economic Momentum To Be Sustained In 2025 -- HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) continues to expect Malaysia’s economic momentum to be sustained in 2025, driven mainly by domestic demand.

Amata Corp Expects Industrial Land Sales To Rise 15 Pct In 2025

BANGKOK, March 25 (Bernama) -- Amata Corporation PCL, Thailand's leading industrial estate developer, expects a 15 per cent increase in industrial land sales in 2025, driven by its new project in Laos and sustained investor demand in Thailand and Vietnam.

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.