Gold Keeps Shining, But The Spark To Hit US$5,000 Isn’t There Yet

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 2 (Bernama) -- When Bernama first reported in March that gold had caught fire and could potentially climb towards US$5,000 per troy ounce by year-end, the precious metal was already rewriting the record books. 

Strong Trade, Contained Inflation Offer BNM Policy Flexibility Despite Softer Credit - CIMB

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s credit cycle is showing a loss of momentum, but strong trade and contained inflation provide Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) policy flexibility, according to CIMB Investment Bank Bhd.

Tengku Zafrul’s Legacy Marked By Continued Fervour To Scale Up Malaysia’s Trade Competitiveness

By Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) – Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz not only leaves behind a legacy marked by a continued fervour to scale up Malaysia’s global competitiveness in trade and industry but showed remarkable leadership in being able to lower tariff rates to a more palatable level imposed by the United States.

Tencent’s New Kl Office Marks Stronger Digital Investment In Malaysia -- Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- The opening of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd’s new office in Malaysia reflects stronger long-term digital investment and reinforces the country’s position as an emerging regional technology hub, Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo said.

Bursa Malaysia Higher At Midday, CI Up 1.09 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session higher today, with the key index rising 1.09 per cent, in line with the mostly higher performance in regional markets ahead of several key data releases.

Malaysian Businesses Among World’s Most Confident On Trade Growth -- HSBC Survey

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 1 (Bernama) -- Malaysian businesses are among the most confident globally about expanding international trade, with 92 per cent expecting growth over the next two years, surpassing the global average of 87 per cent, according to HSBC’s Global Trade Pulse Survey.

Malaysia's October Exports Due To Winning Multi-Market Strategy -- Economist

By Engku Shariful Azni Engku Ab Latif

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s record export growth in October, rising 15.7 per cent year-on-year to RM148.32 billion, the highest ever, highlights the success of its geoeconomic hedge strategy, said IPPFA Sdn Bhd director and country economist Mohd Sedek Jantan.

Bumiputera Priority Policy Not Affected In ART — Tengku Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The bumiputera priority policy is still practised and is not affected by the Malaysia-United States Agreement on Reciprocal Trade (ART) because it is clearly included in public responsibilities, said Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Red Tape Reform Delivers Major Benefits To Public, Business Community - Academic

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- The people and the business community have become the biggest beneficiaries of the Bureaucratic Red Tape Reform (RKB), as various government processes can now be completed more quickly, compliance costs have been reduced, and service transparency has improved.

Bargain-hunting Likely To Lift Bursa Malaysia Next Week

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 29 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to see bargain-hunting activity emerge next week after its recent consolidation, as investors reassess market sentiment ahead of key global macroeconomic signals.

Moody’s Upgrades Malaysia’s Power Sector Outlook To Positive

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28 (Bernama) -- Moody’s Ratings has revised its outlook on Malaysia’s A3-rated power sector to positive from stable, citing the implementation of a new tariff mechanism that enables more timely and effective fuel cost adjustments.

Ringgit Opens Firmer Vs US Dollar As Rate-cut Expectations Grow

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 28  (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened firmer against the US dollar on Friday, supported by sustained optimism over a potential shift in US monetary policy and improving sentiment toward emerging-market currencies.