Rubber Market Slides, Mirroring Regional Weakness

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market closed lower on Monday, tracking the downward movement in the regional rubber futures markets.

Two Or Fewer Fed Fund Rate Cuts In 2025, Ringgit To Stay 4.4-4.5 To US Dollar By December

KUALA LUMPUR, May 16 (Bernama) -- RHB Investment Bank Bhd (RHBIB) expects two or fewer United States (US) Federal Fund Rate (FFR) cuts in September and December this year against its previous base case for three.

Malaysia Confident In Weathering US Tariffs With Solid Economic Fundamentals

KUALA LUMPUR, May 5 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is confident that Malaysia’s strong economic fundamentals will enable the country to navigate the global uncertainties following the recent announcement of retaliatory tariffs by the United States (US).

Special Parliament Session To Address US Tariffs On May 5

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- All eyes will be on the Dewan Rakyat on Monday as Members of Parliament convene for a special sitting to deliberate on the United States’ (US) surprise imposition of retaliatory tariffs on Malaysian exports – a move that has sparked concern across government and industry.

Anwar Urges Postponement Of Actions Or Statements On The Petronas-Petros Issue

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today urged all parties to postpone any actions or statements regarding the issue of Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) and Petroleum Sarawak Bhd (Petros), in the interest of mutual understanding.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower On Profit-taking, Trade Tariff Concerns

KUALA LUMPUR, April 16 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today, weighed down by persistent profit-taking amid ongoing concerns over global trade tariffs. 

US Tariff Does Not Significantly Disrupt Palm Oil Export Commodity Prices - Deputy Minister

TAWAU, April 10 (Bernama) -- The new tariff rates proposed by the United States for 90 countries, including Malaysia, on April 2 are not expected to significantly impact the prices of the country’s export commodities, especially palm oil.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Lower Mirroring Regional Peers

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad

KUALA LUMPUR, March 7 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia ended lower today tracking the weaker regional market performance.

MoF Dismisses 2026 Car Price Hike Reports, Says Vehicle Valuation Review Underway  

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Ministry of Finance (MoF), together with the Ministry of Investment, Trade, and Industry (MITI) and the automotive industry, is reviewing the vehicle valuation method to ensure that tax is imposed fairly, neutrally, and consistently.

KLIA Aerotrain Saga: A Disappointing Delay

By Kisho Kumari Sucedaram

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 30 (Bernama) -- The delay in resumption of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Aerotrain service, originally scheduled for January 2025, has been nothing short of disappointment after over two years of anticipation.

E-Invoicing System Eases Transition For Small Businesses, Says Expert

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's e-invoicing system offers a streamlined adoption process for small businesses, according to Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia council member Harvindar Singh.

Govt To Monitor Implementation Of Interim Measures Related To MHIT Products -- Lim

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 20 (Bernama) -- The implementation of interim measures to alleviate the impact of premium adjustments for medical and health insurance/takaful (MHIT) products will be monitored continuously to ensure their effectiveness, according to Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying.