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Bursa Malaysia Ends Morning Session Mixed

By Zarul Effendi Razali

KUALA LUMPUR, May 9 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended the morning session mixed today as mild profit-taking in selected heavyweights re-emerged, amid mixed sentiment in the regional markets, a dealer said.

Ringgit Closes Slightly Lower Against US Dollar

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed lower against the US dollar on Thursday as confidence in the greenback is deemed to have returned, said an economist. 

Economy Continues To Grow Despite Tariff Uncertainties - BNM Governor

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Following is the transcript of Bernama’s email interview with Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) Governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) and Statutory Reserve Requirement (SRR). 

Malaysian SMEs Still Lagging Behind In Digitalisation Journey – Gobind

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Most Malaysian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are still trailing behind larger enterprises in their digitalisation journey, said Digital Minister, Gobind Singh Deo.

US Tariff: Govt To Boost SJPP Guarantee Schemes By RM1 Bln To Assist SME Exporters

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The government has agreed to raise government guarantees under the Business Financing Guarantee Scheme (SJPP) by RM1 billion to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that are affected following the United States (US) tariff announcement to secure loans from commercial banks.

US Tariff Hikes Have Limited Global GDP Impact Outside APAC, Says S&P Global Ratings

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- Global economic growth remains resilient despite the recent United States (US) tariff hike, with limited gross domestic product (GDP) impact outside the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, S&P Global Ratings said.

BNM: Malaysia’s Official Reserves Assets At US$117.49 Bln As Of End-March 2025

KUALA LUMPUR, April 30 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s official reserve assets amounted to US$117.49 billion (US$1= RM4.31) as of end-March, 2025, while other foreign currency assets stood at US$4.3 million, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Ringgit Opens Nearly Flat Against US Dollar

KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened little changed against the greenback on Monday, as the US Dollar Index (DXY) ended a four-week losing streak after recent weakness below the 100-point mark.

Neutral Stance On Banking Sector Even As Earnings Moderate -- AmInvestment Bank

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- AmInvestment Bank Bhd has maintained a neutral view on the banking sector, expecting earnings to moderate due to lower net interest margin (NIM), investment and trading challenges, and potential credit cost increases.

Gold Closes Higher Amid Rising Concerns Over Global Economy

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) --  The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, tracking gains on COMEX, as investors continued to flock to the precious metal amid growing concerns about the global economy.

Paradigm REIT Signs Underwriting Deal For Main Market Listing

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- Paradigm Real Estate Investment Trust (Paradigm REIT), a local real estate investment trust, has signed an underwriting agreement with three investment banks ahead of its proposed listing on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia.

Malaysian Banks To Stay Appealing Amid Trade Tensions - HLIB

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) said Malaysian banks are expected to be among the more attractive sectors for investors seeking refuge from United States President Donald Trump’s trade war.