Gold Futures Close Higher

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The gold futures contract on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives closed higher today despite a minor decline in the United States COMEX gold market.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting Despite Lingering US Tariff Uncertainty

Malaysia To Adapt To Global Changes, Strengthen Sustainability, Trade

SUBANG, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia is prepared to adapt to global changes, including potential shifts in US policy under a second Trump administration, without significant disruption to its natural resources and environmental sustainability agenda, Natural Resources and Environment Sustainability Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad said.

Malaysia’s SMEs To Lead Sustainability Drive - Nik Nazmi

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to sustainability will remain a cornerstone of its economic agenda, with small and medium enterprises (SMEs) expected to play a critical role in advancing the nation’s green ambitions, said Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad.

FBM KLCI Futures Rise In Early Trading

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) futures on Bursa Malaysia Derivatives were higher in early trading today.

Ringgit Rises Against US Dollar After Trump’s Inauguration Speech 

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against a weakening US dollar as US President Donald Trump, in his inauguration speech avoided announcing new tariffs, particularly on China.  

No Time Frame Set To Conclude Malaysia-EU Free Trade Talks - PM Anwar

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUGES, (Belgium), Jan 20  (Bernama) — Malaysia and the European Union (EU) have not set any time frame to conclude their negotiations for the Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal Benefits Malaysia's Key Export Sectors -- Economist

By Zarul Effendi Razali and Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- The revival of negotiations on the stalled Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) could significantly benefit Malaysia’s key export sectors, particularly in high-value goods and natural resources.

Bursa Malaysia Ends Higher On Bargain Hunting, Improved Regional Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia closed higher today on continuous bargain hunting following the recent heavy sell-off, amid improved regional sentiment in tandem with the upbeat performance on Wall Street Friday.

Revival Of Malaysia-EU Trade Deal An Important Step Forward, Says European Commission President

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- European Commission (EC) President Ursula von der Leyen called the relaunching of negotiations for a Malaysia-EU Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA) an important step forward together.

Malaysia Trade Seen Growing In Line With WTO Outlook -- MITI

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s trade is expected to expand in line with the outlook published by the World Trade Organisation (WTO), which projected global merchandise trade volume to grow by three per cent, according to the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI).

Malaysia, EU Resume Negotiations For Landmark Free Trade Deal

From D.Arul Rajoo

BRUSSELS, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- In a historic moment for Malaysia-EU relations, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have announced the resumption of negotiations for the Malaysia-European Union Free Trade Agreement (MEUFTA).