RHB: US Tariffs Prompt Manufacturing Shift, Rushed Orders In Malaysia's Tech Sector

KUALA LUMPUR, April 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s technology (tech) sector should benefit from a surge in rushed orders and the intensified reallocation of manufacturing activities to ASEAN following the United States (US) tariff imposition, said RHB Investment Bank Bhd.

Rubber Market Ends Lower Tracking Weaker Regional Futures Markets

By Rosemarie Khoo Mohd Sani

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market ended lower today tracking the weaker regional rubber futures markets and a stronger ringgit versus the US dollar, said a dealer. 

OCBC Cuts Malaysia’s 2025 GDP Forecast To 4.3 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 22 (Bernama) -- OCBC Bank (Malaysia) Bhd has revised Malaysia’s gross domestic product (GDP) growth for 2025 to 4.3 per cent from 4.5 per cent on a weaker external demand outlook. 

CGS International Revises Malaysia 2025 GDP Growth To 4.2 Pct

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- CGS International Securities Malaysia Sdn Bhd has revised Malaysia’s 2025 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.2 per cent year-on-year (y-o-y) from 4.6 per cent previously, below the official 4.5-5.5 per cent estimate.

EcoWorld Up 4 Pct On PD Industrial Park Development

KUALA LUMPUR, April 21 (Bernama) -- Share prices of Eco World Development Group Bhd (EcoWorld) rose in early trade on Monday after signing a tripartite agreement with SD Guthrie Bhd and NS Corporation to transform 483.59 hectares in Bukit Pelandok, Port Dickson, into an integrated industrial park.

FBM KLCI Set To Test 1,500-level Next Week On Improved Sentiment

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, April 19 (Bernama) -- Key market index FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to continue testing the 1,500-point psychological level next week, with a sustained breakout likely to boost investor confidence and attract foreign inflows.

HLIB Bullish On MNH DC Prospects, Lifts Target To RM1.74

KUALA LUMPUR, April 18 (Bernama) -- Hong Leong Investment Bank Bhd (HLIB) is positive on the outlook for MN Holdings Bhd (MNH), citing its strong exposure to high-growth sectors such as solar and data centres (DC).

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. 

President Xi’s Visit To Malaysia Signals Stronger Malaysia-China Ties, Boosts Economic Prospects - MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 15 (Bernama) -- The visit of China's President Xi Jinping to Malaysia highlights China's commitment to strengthening ties with ASEAN, advancing regional cooperation, and deepening the bilateral relations between Malaysia and China. 

Bin Zayed International Acquires 28.89 Pct Stake In Turiya

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Global investment conglomerate Bin Zayed International Group of Companies (BZI), through its Singapore entity Bin Zayed (S) Pte Ltd, has acquired a substantial 28.89 per cent stake in Malaysian firm Turiya Bhd, listed on Bursa Malaysia.

Palm Oil Stock Level Likely To Increase Further This Month

KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) -- Palm oil stock level will likely rise further in April 2025 on the back of weak crude oil prices, an absence of festive-driven demand and natural cyclical patterns.

Ringgit Remains Resilient Despite Uncertainties Due To US Tariffs - BNM

By Durratul Ain Ahmad Fuad and Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, April 10 (Bernama) -- Uncertainties in the foreign exchange market will continue to prevail until there is greater clarity on policy direction, particularly regarding the tariff lengths, said Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) governor Datuk Seri Abdul Rasheed Ghaffour.