Gold Futures To Stay Firm amid Bond Market Uncertainty, Rate Cut Expectations

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, April 12 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives are expected to remain supported next week, driven by expectations of US interest rate cuts and rising concerns over the stability of the US bond market.

ASEAN To Engage In Frank And Constructive Dialogue With US On Tariffs, Says It Will Not Retaliate

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) – ASEAN will engage in a frank and constructive dialogue with the United States to address trade-related concerns after Washington imposed tariffs on 168 countries including all members of the Southeast Asian grouping.

US Tariffs Conflict To Keep Rubber Market Range-bound Next Week

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, March 15 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade within a narrow range next week, with potential volatility due to global economic and weather-related factors, said industry expert Denis Low.

Maintenance Fees: The Hard Truth - JMBs And MCs Lack Expertise, Residents Neglect Responsibility

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

This is the conclusion of a three-part series on maintenance fee collection in strata properties. It examines enforcement challenges under the Strata Management Act 2013 (Act 757), the role of JMBs and MCs and the responsibilities of owners and tenants. 

13MP Document In Final Stages, To Be Tabled In Parliament In July 2025 – Hanifah

KUALA LUMPUR, March 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Economy is finalising the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP) document, which is expected to be tabled in Parliament next July, said Deputy Minister Datuk Hanifah Hajar Taib.

Gold Futures End Higher As Demand Rebounds Amid Global Economic Uncertainty

KUALA LUMPUR, March 3 (Bernama) -- Gold futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives increased on Monday as demand rebounded amid uncertainty in the global economy, said an analyst. 

Ringgit Closes Marginally Lower As Dollar Strengthens Amid Trump’s Tariff Rhetoric

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 27 (Bernama) -- The ringgit closed marginally lower today, pressured by a stronger greenback amid heightened tariff rhetoric from United States President Donald Trump, which lifted the dollar’s strength in broader markets.

Malaysia's Economy To Grow 5.0 Pct In 2025 - Economist 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 8 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian economy is expected to maintain a sustainable growth rate of 5.0 per cent in 2025 from an estimated 4.9 per cent in 2024, supported by a stable labour market condition, conducive fiscal and monetary policies amid lingering external uncertainties, said an economist. 

WEF Expects More Focus On Tariffs, Industry Policies During Trump 2.0

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 7 (Bernama) -- The World Economic Forum (WEF) expects more focus on tariffs and industry policies during the second term of Donald Trump’s presidency.

FMM Welcomes No Change In Icpt Surcharge, Calls For Time To Adjust To New RP4 Tariff

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 21 (Bernama) -- The Federation of Malaysian Manufacturers (FMM) welcomes the government’s decision to maintain the Imbalance Cost Pass-Through (ICPT) surcharge at 16 sen per kilowatt hour (kWh) for the first half of 2025.

Buoyant Year For Port Operators, Shipping Industry But Challenges Persist

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 18 (Bernama) -- It has been a strong year for ports in Malaysia as operators pushed ahead with capital-intensive infrastructure upgrading works and rode on the wave of e-commerce growth as well as rising global trade to maintain their competitiveness.

Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Steady Oil, Supply Tightness

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 27 (Bernama) -- The Kuala Lumpur rubber market ended mixed Wednesday, buoyed by steady crude oil prices and concerns over tight rubber supply due to wet weather forecasts, a market source said.