RHB IB Maintains 'neutral' Recommendation On The Automotive Sector

KUALA LUMPUR 18 April (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHB IB) has maintained a 'neutral' recommendation for the automotive and automotive components sector.

Anwar: US Tariff Pause Offers Temporary Relief For Malaysia

PUTRAJAYA, April 10 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the 90-day pause of US tariffs on 75 countries, including Malaysia, has offered temporary relief for the country.

Broad-based Selling Drags Bursa Malaysia Down, With FBM KLCI Just Above 1,400-level

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia extended its downtrend to close lower today as broad-based selling was seen across the board amid the escalating global trade war, with the benchmark index hovering just above the 1,400-level.

China, Japan, South Korea Meet In Kuala Lumpur, Likely To Discuss US Tariffs, Countermeasures

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- China, Japan and South Korea, which have signalled alliances since the announcement of sweeping US tariffs, held their second trilateral meeting in just eight days after their first engagement this year, reflecting the urgency as Washington’s move has caused ripple effects globally.

Anwar Gives Assurance Malaysia Will Not Slip Into Recession Following US Tariffs

KUALA LUMPUR, April 6 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has given an assurance that Malaysia will not slip into a recession for now following the imposition of tariffs by the United States, as the country's economy remains resilient.

SC Issues Revised Guidelines On Advertising For Capital Market Products And Related Services

KUALA LUMPUR, March 27 (Bernama) -- The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) has released a revised version of the Guidelines on Advertising for Capital Market Products and Related Services, to be effective on Nov 1, 2025.

Weaker Sales Seen For Malaysian Auto Sector In 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, March 21 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian automotive sector is expected to see weaker sales in 2025.

Canada Ramping Up Efforts To Expand Trade And Investment, Including With Malaysia -- Envoy

KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (Bernama) -- Canada is intensifying its efforts to broaden its trade and investment footprint, including strengthening ties with Malaysia and seeking to penetrate new markets, said High Commissioner of Canada to Malaysia Jodi Robinson.

LHDN To Focus On E-invoicing, Tax Base Expansion In 2025

CYBERJAYA, March 10 (Bernama) -- The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) will focus on the implementation of e-invoicing, expansion of the tax base, enforcement activities, tax corporate governance, the global minimum tax, self-assessment systems for stamp duty and real property gains tax, and Labuan business activity tax this year.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar As Trade War Escalates

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Friday as concerns over an escalating trade war weighed on sentiment.

Langkawi Tourism Revenue Increases 35 Pct To RM2.4 Bln From 2022-2024 - MOF

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 17 (Bernama) -- Tourist arrivals in Langkawi post-COVID-19 showed an increase of 323,115 people, or 11 per cent, from 2022 to 2024, according to data from the Ministry of Finance (MOF).

MoF Dismisses 2026 Car Price Hike Reports, Says Vehicle Valuation Review Underway  

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF), together with the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) and the automotive industry, is reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that tax is imposed fairly, neutrally, and consistently.