Rubber Market Ends Mixed Amid Lower Oil Prices, Stronger Ringgit

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed mixed today, weighed down by declining crude oil prices and a firmer ringgit against the US dollar, a dealer said.

Eco-Shop Positive About Performance Despite Price Hike

KUALA LUMPUR, May 23 (Bernama) -- Household retailer Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd remains optimistic about its performance despite hiking up product prices to RM2.60 from RM2.40 last month. 

Penang Actively Conducting Investment, Trade Missions To Reduce Impact Of US Tariffs

GEORGE TOWN, May 19 (Bernama) -- Penang, through its state investment agency InvestPenang, is actively conducting investment and trade missions to foreign countries to reduce the impact of the United States (US) tariff hike on the state's economy.

Analysts Maintain ‘buy’ On 99 Speed Mart After Solid 1Q Results

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- Analysts maintained a positive outlook on 99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings Bhd (99 Speed Mart) following its first quarter (1Q) results for the financial year ended March 31, 2025 (FY2025).

MIDF Projects Resilient Domestic Demand With Stronger Retail Sales

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd’s research arm, MIDF Research, is projecting sustained expansion in domestic spending following stronger retail sales recorded in March 2025.

2025 Container Growth Forecast At 2.5 Pct, 'Hold' Rating On Westports - CIMB Securities

KUALA LUMPUR, May 13 (Bernama) -- CIMB Securities Sdn Bhd has maintained a 2025 growth forecast of 2.5 per cent for container throughput, underpinned by new services from shipping alliances, and potential front-loading activities during the 90-day tariff pause.

Maritime Sector Not Immune To Tariff War, With Small Firms Facing Potential Death Blow

By Harizah Hanim Mohamed

KUALA LUMPUR, May 11 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s maritime sector, including its ports, is not immune to the fallout from the tariff war, which can potentially deal a death blow to small companies if the cost of shipping cargo increases exorbitantly.

Public Bank Sees Minimal Credit Exposure To US Tariff Risks

KUALA LUMPUR, May 8 (Bernama) -- Public Bank Bhd sees minimal credit exposure to potential United States (US) tariff risks, estimating that less than three per cent of its total loans may be affected with asset quality expected to remain stable.

Malaysia's Rubber Glove Market Share In US Expected To Rise To 55 Pct - Zafrul

KUALA LUMPUR, May 6 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's rubber glove market share in the United States is expected to increase to 55 per cent, despite facing a 10 per cent tariff hike and reciprocal tariffs imposed by the US on Malaysia.

ACCIM Sees Cordial Talks As Key To Fair, Balanced Malaysia-US Trade Deal

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) believes that continued cordial negotiations between the Malaysian and United States (US) governments can lead to a fair and balanced trade deal.

Japanese Companies Keen To Expand In Various Sectors In Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Japanese companies are looking to expand in the decarbonisation, healthcare, innovation and service industries in Malaysia

Malaysia's GDP To Moderate At 4.0 Pct In 2025 - MIDF Amanah

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 (Bernama) -- MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd expects Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) to grow at a moderate rate of 4.0 per cent in 2025, compared to 5.1 per cent in 2024.