Trump’s Tariff Blitz And The Global Institutional Earthquake: ASEAN’s Strategic Moment Against Economic Coercion

By CW Sim 

KUALA LUMPUR, April 3 (Bernama) -- On April 3, 2025, President Donald Trump declared “America’s Liberation Day” from the White House Rose Garden and signed an executive order launching a sweeping global tariff regime.

Ringgit Up 0.8 Pct Vs US Dollar In First Three Months Of 2025 -- MIDF

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- The ringgit appreciated against the US dollar by 0.8 per cent year-to-date in the first three months of this year, said MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Bhd. 

Capcom’s Monster Hunter Wilds Smashes 10 Mln Units In First Month

KUALA LUMPUR, April 2 (Bernama) -- Capcom Co Ltd has announced that its latest release, Monster Hunter Wilds, has sold over 10 million units globally in its first month since launching on Feb 28.

From Finance To Farming: Tee's Bold Leap Into Aquaponics

KUALA LUMPUR, April 1 (Bernama) – Leaving behind a decade-long career in banking for agriculture might seem like an unlikely path, but driven by passion and a quest for fulfilment, Logan Tee made the bold move.

Bursa Malaysia To Trade Sideways Next Week Amid Tariff Uncertainty, Shortened Holiday Week

By Abdul Hamid A Rahman

KUALA LUMPUR, March 29 (Bernama) -- The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) is expected to trade sideways next week in a shortened trading week, hovering between 1,505 and 1,515.

MIDA Introduces Investor Pass To Boost Foreign Investments

KUALA LUMPUR, March 28 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) will launch the Investor Pass, which takes effect on April 1, to enhance Malaysia’s investment appeal.

Qraft Technologies, RHB Asset Management To Launch Malaysia’s First AI-driven Multi-Asset Fund

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- Qraft Technologies, an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven invest-tech company, has teamed up with RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd (RHBAM) to launch the RHB Dynamic Artificial Intelligence Allocator Fund.

Ringgit Gains At Open, Boosting Appeal Among Emerging Currencies

KUALA LUMPUR, March 26 (Bernama) -- The ringgit opened slightly higher against the US dollar this morning as investors viewed Malaysia’s political and policy stability favourably among emerging markets, boosting the currency’s appeal amid mixed global sentiment.  

Strengthening Semiconductor Regulations Sends Positive Message To Global Market – MSIA

By Anas Abu Hassan

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s commitment to tightening regulations on semiconductors sends a positive message to the global market, especially the United States (US), as it demonstrates the country’s seriousness in addressing security concerns.

Malaysia Set To Strengthen Regulations On Semiconductor, AI Chips Export - Report

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia plans to strengthen its regulations on the semiconductor sector in response to United States (US) pressure to curb the illicit flow of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China, according to Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.

Phase 1 Of Perlis Inland Port To Handle 300,000 TEU Annually, Set For Completion By 3Q - Loke

PADANG BESAR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Phase 1 of the Perlis Inland Port (PIP) project in Chuping, which is expected to be completed in the third quarter (3Q) of this year, is capable of handling 300,000 twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) of containers annually.

BNM: Economic Reforms Key To Strengthening Ringgit

KUALA LUMPUR, March 24 (Bernama) -- Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) emphasised that structural reforms and policies must take precedence over excessive reliance on international reserves to manage currency fluctuations.