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SAMENTA Urges SMEs Not To Be Overly Reliant On A Single Market Amid US Tariff Pause

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- The Small and Medium Enterprises Association of Malaysia (SAMENTA) urged local businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), not to be over reliant on a single market in light of the United States’ (US) 90-day pause on reciprocal tariff while the 10 per cent baseline rate remains in place.

Ringgit Weakens Against US Dollar Amid Ongoing Trade War Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed weaker against the US dollar today, weighed down by cautious market sentiment following reports of a 104 per cent tariff imposed on China, indicating the likelihood of a prolonged trade war.

Equity, Financial Markets Capable Of Navigating Heightened Tariff-led Volatility -- Amir Hamzah

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 (Bernama) -- Malaysian equity and financial markets are capable of navigating the heightened tariff-led volatility, driven by strong institutional support during the period and ample liquidity, said  Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan.

Ringgit Extends Losses Against US Dollar Amid Tariff Concerns

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 -- The ringgit continued to close lower against the US dollar, weighed down by lingering market concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

Bursa Malaysia Rebounds At Open On Bargain Hunting

KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia rebounded from yesterday’s broad-based sell-off to open higher on Tuesday, lifted by bargain-hunting activity despite Wall Street’s flat overnight performance, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Easier Against US Dollar, Market Uncertainty Persists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 7 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened lower against the US dollar due to a lack of buying interest, as market uncertainty persists following US President Donald Trump's global reciprocal tariffs.

Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

Malaysia Explores Measures To Mitigate Impact On Exports, Not Considering Retaliatory Tariffs - MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) views the 10 per cent tariffs hikes and reciprocal tariff announced by the United States of America (US) on Malaysian exports to the US seriously and is actively engaging with the US authorities to seek solutions that will uphold the spirit of free and fair trade.

Ringgit Opens Higher As Greenback Weakens On Softening US Economic Outlook, Tariff Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today as the greenback weakened on a softening US economic outlook and amid uncertainties over reciprocal tariffs scheduled to be announced by the United States later today, said an analyst.

Foreign Investors Shift To Safer Malaysian Assets Amid Market Volatility

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- Volatile stock markets, driven by global economic uncertainties and shifting policies, have unsettled investors, prompting a shift towards domestic money market funds in search of stability.  

Bursa Malaysia Remains Higher At Midday

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its positive tone at midday, supported by buying interest in most heavyweights as market sentiment continued to improve, analysts said. 

KX Emerges As Standalone Software Company

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- KX, the leader in high-performance analytical database, has emerged as an independent software company following the sale of First Derivative by its parent company FD Technologies in October 2024.