SST And New Electricity Tariffs: Relief Measures To Ease Transition

By Nurul Hanis Izmir

PUTRAJAYA, July 6 (Bernama) -- As Malaysia enters the second half of 2025, the government’s fiscal recalibration through an expanded Sales and Service Tax (SST) and revised electricity tariffs mark a strategic move to strengthen national finances while prioritising the welfare of the rakyat.

Rubber Market To Remain Mixed, Volatile Next Week

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade mixed with some volatility next week amid uncertainty over global demand due to the United States (US) tariff uncertainties, according to the Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA). 

Bursa Malaysia Seen Trading Range Bound With Upside Bias Next Week

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, July 5 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia is expected to trade in cautious mode next week, but with an upside bias, with the US tariff deal deadline on July 9 in focus, analysts said.  

Rubber Market Ends Lower

By K. Naveen Prabu

KUALA LUMPUR, July 3 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today, in tandem with the downtrend in the regional rubber futures markets and losses in crude oil prices, a dealer said. 

Buying In Tech, Petronas-linked Counters Pushes FBM KLCI To Intraday High At The Close

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, July 2 (Bernama) -- Persistent buying momentum, mostly seen in selected technology and Petronas-linked counters pushed the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) to record another intraday high at the close today, extending its rally to five consecutive trading sessions, an analyst said.

Ringgit Opens Stronger As US Dollar Weakens Further

KUALA LUMPUR, July 1 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended its upward trend at Tuesday’s open, buoyed by persistent weakness in the US dollar.

Ringgit Closes Higher Against Major Currencies, ASEAN Peers

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, June 30 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed higher against the US dollar today, buoyed by improved regional sentiment.

Stronger Ringgit, Fed Shift Could Draw Capital To Malaysia

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, June 29 (Bernama) -- Malaysia could attract renewed capital inflows into its bond and equity markets, underpinned by a stronger ringgit and a possible shift in US monetary policy.

Trump Says He Will Soon Send Letter Informing Countries Of Tariff Rates

WASHINGTON, June 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- President Donald Trump said on Friday that he will send out a letter over the next week and a half informing countries of the United States (US) tariff rates they will be required to pay, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

US Terminating All Trade Talks With Canada Over Digital Tax - Trump

WASHINGTON, June 28 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States (US) is ending trade discussions with Canada over the country's digital services tax on technology companies, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported.

World Goods Trade Rebounds In Early 2025 In Anticipation Of US Tariffs - WTO

MOSCOW, June 27 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- World goods trade increased sharply in early 2025 in anticipation of US tariffs, but weakening export orders suggest the momentum may not be sustained, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Goods Trade Barometer showed, reported Sputnik/RIA Novosti.

Tariff Pause Could Be Extended Beyond July Deadline, Says White House

WASHINGTON, June 27 (Bernama-Yonhap) -- The administration of United States (US) President Donald Trump may consider extending its suspension of reciprocal tariffs, which is scheduled to expire next month, a White House spokesperson said on Thursday.