Ringgit Advances Against US Dollar After BNM Maintained OPR At 3.0 Pct

By Danni Haizal Danial Donald and Karina Imran

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 23 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar and other major currencies, buoyed by Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) Monetary Policy Committee’s (MPC) announcement on the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR).

KL Rubber Market Mixed As Traders React To US Tariff Proposal On China

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) – The local rubber market displayed mixed trends as sentiment turned bearish after US President Donald Trump hinted at his intention to impose 10 per cent tariffs on Chinese imports from Feb 1, a dealer said.

BNM's Decision To Keep OPR At 3 Pct Will Stimulate Economic Growth - Economists

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 22 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) strategy to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 3.0 per cent today is meticulously crafted, emphasising sustained economic growth while keenly monitoring the ebb and flow of global financial and geopolitical developments, said economists. 

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

Maybank IB Forecasts 41 Pct Gateway Container Mix For Westports In FY2025

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Maybank Investment Bank Bhd (Maybank IB) forecast a 41 per cent gateway container mix for Westports Holdings Bhd in financial year 2025 (FY2025), compared to 45 per cent recorded in the third quarter last year, with a tariff hike anticipated in FY2027.

Bursa Malaysia Maintains Positive Momentum At Noon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia maintained its uptrend at midday, supported by buying activity in selected heavyweight stocks, particularly in industrial products and services, utilities, and financial services.

Bursa Malaysia Opens Slightly Higher On Sustained Buying Interest

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 21 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia opened slightly higher on Tuesday, supported by ongoing buying interest, as market participants reacted positively to reports that US President Trump refrained from unveiling new tariffs on China in his inauguration speech.

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.  

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.

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).

Bursa Malaysia Turns Positive At Midday On Improved Sentiment

By Zufazlin Baharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia recouped earlier losses to close higher at midday on improved sentiment with buying seen in selected heavyweights led by the financial services and utility counters.

AHAM Capital Declares RM1.11 Bln Income Distribution For FY2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 20 (Bernama) -- AHAM Asset Management Bhd (AHAM Capital) has declared a total income distribution of RM1.11 billion for the financial year 2024, covering 89 wholesale and retail funds.